Ophthalmic Assistant

General Purpose: 

In 1971, Yale University began a unique and historic experiment providing health services to its facility, staff and students through a multidisciplinary health maintenance organization located on campus. Now, 47 years later, Yale Health has more than 37,000 members including students, staff, faculty and their families who come from every state in the country and almost every country in the world.

Our state-of-the-art facility at 55 Lock Street, built in 2010, is where our members receive most of their care. It is a 144,000 square foot medical facility with over 90 exam rooms, a 24/7 Acute Care Department, a 17-bed inpatient facility with two negative pressure rooms, a diagnostic imaging suite including MR and CT scan, x-ray and ultrasound and a full-service retail pharmacy. It houses our 150+ providers, including 111 primary and consulting physicians.

Yale Health promotes the health and well-being of every member of the Yale community, so that each individual can achieve his or her highest goals and aspirations. Providing consistently outstanding care, compassionate, patient-centered service and innovative practices is our promise to our members and Yale University.

The Ophthalmology Department at Yale Health provides comprehensive care and management of all eye problems. The Clinical Assistant 3/Ophthalmic Assistant will assist the clinicians in performing routine eye exams as well as exams for eyeglass prescriptions.

The "Essential duties" section listed below are generic in nature and do not reflect specific duties of this position.  Please refer to the following for a more comprehensive and detailed outline of what the duties of this position will entail.

1. Perform specialized testing procedures such as preliminary screening examination for physician review including history taking and medication review, visual acuity, manifest refraction, ocular motility, color vision, anterior segment evaluation including pupils, applanation tonometry, autorefractometry, manifest refractometry, Goldmann applanation tonometry, Humphrey Visual Field testing, and all aspects of a pediatric or adult comprehensive exam.
2. Room patients. Review patient’s chart, patient’s condition and physician’s notes to plan and determine method of testing. Set up, operate and maintain equipment to conduct tests and appropriate procedures. Provide information to patients concerning specific tests and procedures.
3. Reads and interprets obtained images. Records test results. Identifies and reports abnormalities.
4. Instructs and acts as a source of information on testing techniques, procedures, and equipment operation.
5. Sterilize and set up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assist with minor office surgery. Calibrate and maintain instruments. Assist in the maintenance and repair of equipment.
6. Order and maintain inventory of supplies. Clean and stock rooms.
7. Answer phones, schedule appointments and direct the flow of patients; arrange for laboratory and other tests; review and prepare charts. Assist in the processing of paperwork or forms.
8. Reviews, collaborates with clinicians, and responds to patient inquiries or requests for assistance in the EMR. Triages patient calls and messages, and assists in appropriate scheduling when appropriate.
9. Contributes to organizational initiatives and efforts.