Ophthalmic Assistant - Level II

NYC Health + Hospitals / Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach : providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network.

Work Shifts

8 : 00 A.M - 4 : 00 P.M

9 : 00 A.M - 5 : 00 P.M

10 : 00 A.M - 6 : 00 P.M

11 : 00 A.M - 7 : 00 P.M

Saturday availability required

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position :

Under direct supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist, assists in the diagnostic evaluation, management, treatment, education and care of patients. Performs a variety of ophthalmic diagnostic testing, measurement, screening and imaging procedures, related supportive services, ensuring patient safety, optimal utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals, setting to improve outcomes and patient experience. All personnel perform related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks :

Under supervision and in collaboration with the health care team, performs some of the duties described under Assignment Level I :

1. Initial intake to obtain medical, ocular and family history information, including chief complaint(s), past and present illness(es) or health problems, allergies and sensitivities, and medications.

2. Reviews patients' histories and accurately documents information in the electronic medical record, following established guidelines for documentation and reporting.

3. Performs preliminary screening examinations and diagnostic testing, such as spectacle measuring, various specialized testing such as acuity, visual field, or color vision testing, ophthalmic imaging, using appropriate ophthalmic devices and methodologies, as directed.

4. Educates patients on proper preparation for eye-related testing and procedures, and proper eye care.

5. Prepares and maintains examination rooms; prepares patients for examination by obtaining vital signs, assists providers during examinations, as directed; and maintains office antisepsis.

6. Safely operates, calibrates, and inspects all job-related equipment; maintains cleanliness and order of equipment and supplies; assists with monitoring and inventory of equipment, stock, and supplies; and reports defective or damaged materials, equipment, and / or supplies to the area administrator.

7. Administers mydriatic, cycloplegic and anesthetic eye drops under the supervision of a licensed physician / optometrist in accordance with the standards and requirements of the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions.

8. Assists physicians and Nurses as directed; performs other related work, as assigned.

Also performs the following :

1. Performs assigned screening examinations and diagnostic testing, photography such as A-scans, corneal topography, automated keratometry, advanced ocular motility testing, pupillary assessment and lensometry, intraocular pressure, optical coherence tomography (OCT) tests, refractometry, retinoscopy, slit lamp examination and other clinical testing and ophthalmic imaging using appropriate ophthalmic devices, as directed.

2. Assists physicians with intraocular injections, surgical site identification, laser and other surgical procedures; orders lenses for surgical procedures; provides scrub assistance and performs eye irrigations and cleansing, as directed; and applies aseptic technique and follows universal precautions and infection control procedures.

3. Accurately documents and reconciles drug logs to ensure proper inventory control and secures all medications.

4. Assists in the training and orientation of new employees, as required.

5. Effectively communicates with patients, families, and the clinical team; effectively communicates with patients about procedures to be performed to offer reassurance; clearly communicates, orally and in writing, patient care activities and patient condition to appropriate parties.

Minimum Qualifications

For Assignment to Level II :

1. High School diploma or its educational equivalent; and

2. Two (2) years of relevant clinical ophthalmology experience performing tasks, as described in Levels, I and II

above; or

3. Holds a valid Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) issued by the IJCAHPO.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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