Lead Ophthalmic Assistant

This job is at The Retina Group of Washington which is part of Prism Vision Group

The Lead Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring the delivery
of high-quality patient care. This role involves coordinating clinical activities, supervising staff, and serving as the primary
liaison between the physician and the team. The Lead Ophthalmic Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining efficient
workflow and upholding clinical standards

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the team, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high
standard.
• Assist the physician in complex procedures and advanced diagnostic testing, taking on the most challenging cases.
• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to
OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry.
• Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior
chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross
external exam.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the team, addressing any issues or concerns that arise.
• Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten
in paper charts.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
• Ensures proper office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained.
• Responsible for patient education.
• Oversees patient flow throughout the day.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Collaborate with the clinic manager and physicians to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands
and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree in relevant
discipline is preferred or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of education.
Experience: 8+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience, 2+ years of leading on the floor.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and work performed. Willing to
accept constructive feedback.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills.
• Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel,
attempting non-routine tasks.
• Judgment – Ability to make sound decisions using available information.
• Reliability – Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Team Player – The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual
needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others.
• Relevant computer skills – Able to navigate between screens and accurately enter data.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
An office environment with a controlled atmosphere. Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases
and blood borne pathogens.

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception), normal range of hearing, ability to wear Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown), standing for long periods of time