Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology (Galveston) **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2500051 **Minimum Qualifications:** • High school graduation or equivalent. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: • CPR Certification. **Job Summary:** Under the direct supervision of the Ophthalmic Technical Supervisor, and through collaborative teamwork, provides assistance in the diagnosis and care of ophthalmic patients. **Preferred Qualifications:** Previous experience in Ophthalmology is preferred. **Job Duties:** + Initiates patient work-ups in the ophthalmology clinics in a timely manner. These work-ups may include any of the following: − Visual acuities − Pin-hole acuities − Derive past medical and ocular history − Confrontational visual field − Amsler − Automated and manual lensometry − Automated perimetry − Goldmann tonometry − Tono-Pen tonometry − Color vision testing (Ishihara) − Refractometry (plus cylinder utilizing both the phoropter and trial frames) − Use of distometer − Patient education + Performs keratometry, photokeratometry and corneal topography. + Will assist with minor OR and laser procedures. This includes instrument set-up, a working knowledge of sterile technique, instrument cleaning and sterilization. + Exercise proficiency in minor equipment maintenance. + Log and organize equipment repairs for contracted maintenance. + Performs visometry and BAT (Brightness Acuity Test). + Other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the supervisor or practice manager. + Will assist with minor OR and laser procedures. This includes instrument set-up, a working knowledge of sterile technique, instrument cleaning and sterilization. + Exercise proficiency in minor equipment maintenance. + Log and organize equipment repairs for contracted maintenance. + Performs visometry and BAT (Brightness Acuity Test). + Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies and the environment. + Assists in maintaining a clean, safe and therapeutic environment. + Checks equipment/supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness and usability. + Cleans equipment and returns to its proper place. + Reports equipment and supplies needing replaced or repaired. + Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, etc. as assigned/requested. + Respects and supports patient rights. + Serves as patient/family advocate. + Demonstrates character and trustworthiness by practicing principles of patient and employee confidentiality. + Utilizes available resources and seeks assistance in dealing with ethical dilemmas, as appropriate. + Practices positive customer and peer relations. + Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner. + Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with guest complaints/concerns. + Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patient/family and coworkers. + Consistently responds to customer requests/needs in an appropriate manner. + Consistently displays a positive image through professional behavior, understanding that we represent UTMB during every contact. + Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities and the clinic/departmental level. + Embraces change by promoting team work and continuous process improvement. + Utilizes and values patients, internal (performance evaluation) and external (patient satisfaction data) feedback to continuously improve performance. + Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment. + Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner. + Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and flexibility. + Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment and supplies. + Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member by fostering constructive relationships with coworkers, managers and others. + Provides support and assistance, as appropriate. + With direction, remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate, professional manner in emergent of chaotic situations. + Participates in clinic meetings/activities and supports the clinical, departmental and organizational philosophy and goals. + Values differences by listening to and appreciate other points of view. + Helps team members to serve our patients. + Accepts responsibility for own growth/development. + Participates in in-services and ongoing education programs. + Remains current on all in-service/education/certification requirements for position, as appropriate. + Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and others. + Demonstrates initiative in developing and implementing personal action plan for performance improvement. + Conduct self-evaluation and participates in developmental goal setting. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** + Assist the individual in successfully performing the role. + Vocational/special training. + Analytical/interpersonal skills. + Physical or mental abilities. + Demonstrated competencies. **Salary Range:** Actual salary commensurate with experience. **Work Schedule:** On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion. **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation