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A Vision Services Assistant (V.S.A). is a member of the Eye Services team, providing direct support to the providers (Ophthalmologists and optometrists) and the Eye Services operation, while working under the direct supervision of the Chief of Ophthalmology or designee(s). The V.S.A.s primary role will be to enhance to provider interactions with their customers utilizing specific knowledge, objective ophthalmic testing and practicing special technical skills in the Eye Services specialty. The VSA will maximize opportunities for flexible operations within vision services by assisting with provider visits as well as supporting department operations with clerical services (e.g., making appointments, scheduling surgical procedures, taking messages, registering patients, etc.).
Job Responsibility:
Measures and records intraocular pressure (tonometry), neutralization of spectacles (lensometry), automated visual fields, autorefraction (in preparation for the subjective refraction by the provider), autokeratometry, anterior chamber angles, vital signs and pupillary response and other objective ophthalmic testing procedures
Measures complete visual acuitys for all ages and ocular diagnoses, including Snellen charts, HOTV charts, color vision and stereopsis
Administers topical eye medications per specific physician order in preparation for testing as permitted by state law and regulation
Performs other objective ophthalmic testing and automated image capture, as indicated
Makes and cancels Optometry, Ophthalmology, medical clearances and diagnostic appointments
Obtains and prepares the appropriate medical information (records, files, forms, diagnostic results) for the provider
Records relevant medical information for the provider (i.e., assessments, plans, interventions, and spectacles) completes forms and other necessary data entry
Documents concise and relevant medical and ocular histories in the medical record Electronically, set up lab, x-ray and other requisitions, as needed
Labels specimen and Pathology Requests forms
Documents the specimens using departmental specific procedures
Sets up and assists with minor surgical procedures of the eye, as needed by setting up supplies, handling instruments, etc.
Anticipate provider needs (preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment)
Cleans (changing cleaning solutions, as needed), wraps, labels and re-stocks instruments
Maintains equipment and orders/stocks supplies
Orders and maintains inventory par levels of supplies, forms, medications, etc. as needed
Keeps work area clean
Sets-up and assists with minor surgical procedures of the eye, as needed, by setting up supplies, handling instruments, etc.
Anticipates provider needs (preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment)
Calls patients with messages from providers and documents disposition
Documents, updates and processes records relating to provider appointments
Performs surgical scheduling functions, as needed
Participates in training and orientation of new personnel
Performs other related duties as necessary
Requirements:
Minimum of two (2) years (1,000 hours or more per year) recent experience in conducting objective ophthalmic testing on a regular basis, including but not limited to, experience in several of the following procedures: visual acuity testing, non-contact or contact tonometry, visual fields testing, lensometry, testing or color deficiency and depth perception or autorefraction
High School Diploma/GED
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Basic Life Support
Must be proficient in ophthalmic procedures and testing as required by the employer
Must have knowledge of medical and ophthalmological terminology
Must successfully complete PARRS II, AutoReg (where applicable), and be able to work with electronic medical record system
Good verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams required
Knowledge of computer and computer keyboard
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment