Ophthalmic Assistant

Responsible for daily patient care and flow of practice activities. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care.  Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed. Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisors is critical.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.


• Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.


• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, etc.


• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used. Report to supervisor if not in working condition.


• Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.


• Assists in minor surgery

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.


• Previous experience or training in this or similar position.


• Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care.


• Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed.


• Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required.


•  Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisor is critical.


•   Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.

Note:  The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job.  Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications.  University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits