MEDICAL ASSISTANT/CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT/OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT I/II - OPHTHALMOLOGY - Position #2022-292
- Date Posted:
- Classification:
- Medical
- Type
- Full Time
- Location
- OPEN UNTIL FILLED Redlands Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Job Description
The Medical Assistant/Certified Medical
Assistant/Ophthalmic Assistant I/II, assist the Ophthalmologist and
Optometrists in performing a wide range of both basic and advanced Ophthalmic
testing. Tests frequently performed by OA I: Basic Vision
Screening, Lemsometry, Auto Refraction, Tonopen B.A.T. (Brightness Acuity
Test), Color Test, Visual Fields, Pachymetry, IOL calculations. Additional
tests may be performed by certified ophthalmic assistant 1 under the direction
and supervision of physician. Assists the Ophthalmologist in minor office
procedures and surgeries. Demonstrates strong knowledge of Ocular Diseases and
Ocular emergencies.The OA II frequently performs but not limited to: Fundas
photographs (Disc, Macula,etc), Fluoroscein Angiograghy, Axial Eye Length and
Diagnostic B-Scan echography, Pachymetry, Visual Fields, OCT. ( Ocular
Coherence Tomography),Corneal Topography, IOL calculations, Applanation
tonometry, and occasionally assists in Laser procedures. In addition to
advanced Ophthalmic testing, position requires ability to perform Basic
pre-exam testing: Basic Vision testing, Lensometry, Auto Refraction, Tonopen,
B.A.T. Color Test. The Ophthalmic Assistant II is responsible to clean,
maintain, and report equipment failures / malfunctions that need repair to Site
Administrator or Nurse Manager/Nurse supervisor
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent is
required. Medical Assistants/Certified Medical Assistants must possess a
MA Diploma or MA Certification. State or Federal CMA certification preferred
from one of the following agencies: 1) California Certifying Board for Medical
Assistants (CCBMA), 2) American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), 3)
American Medical Technologists (AMT), 4) National Center for Competency Testing
(NCCT) or in the State of California, Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute (MMCI), 5)
National Healthcare Association (NHA)-also known as Certified Clinical Medical
Assistants (CCMA), and 6) National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
For
MA/CMA no experience is required. OAI,
applicant must have one year working as an OA or MA/CMA in an Ophthalmology
Department. Two years of experience working as an Ophthalmic Assistant or CMA/MA
in an Ophthalmology Department preferred. Current BLS (AHA) certification
required. OA II, applicant must have
two years of experience working as an Ophthalmic Assistant. Three years of
experience working as an Ophthalmic Assistant preferred. Current BLS (AHA)
certification and current Ophthalmic Assistant Certification or Certified
Ophthalmic Technician required.
Beaver Medical Group
requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination
status
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the
minimum qualifications are met. Resumes may be attached to completed
application form as supplemental information, but will not be accepted in lieu
of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most
qualified candidates who best match the needs of the position will be invited
to compete further in the recruitment process. Due to the large
volume of applications received, we are unable to track for individual
applications or discuss the application process.