Sutter Health

Ophthalmic Assistant I

Sutter Health$75K — $97K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience.
  • COA certification required within 18 months, alternatively COT certification.
  • Basic Life Support certification required.
  • Minimum 1 year of recent relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and basic ophthalmic skills.

Responsibilities

  • Answer phones and schedule patient appointments.
  • File paperwork and greet patients upon arrival.
  • Perform pre-tests and assist physicians during exams or procedures.
  • Manage patient check-in process smoothly and efficiently.
  • Utilize visual testing equipment accurately.
  • Document patient charts and vital signs.
  • Maintain an organized and patient-focused workflow.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Access to continuous education and certification support.
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.
  • Health and wellness programs available.
  • Work-life balance with no weekend requirements.
Full Job Description

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

Provides administrative support by answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, filing, paperwork, greets patients and assists with the check in of patients. Performs all of the pre-tests, refraction's, assist physicians with exams and/or procedures.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

EDUCATION:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • COA-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 18 months

  • OR COT-Certified Ophthalmic Technician within 18 months

  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 1 year recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Skill in operating a computer, and general office skills.

  • Problem identification and problem solving. 

  • The ability to understand and carry out assigned orders by physician or supervisors.

  • Must have customer service skills with patients, physicians, co-workers and all supervisor/management positions.

  • Ability to make simple mathematical computations, work independently, effectively prioritize tasks, exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making, work effectively as team member, establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.

  • Knowledge, understanding, and ability to operate visual testing equipment.

  • Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

  • Ability to efficiently operate Ophthalmology equipment.

  • Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities paying particular attention to detail.

  • Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with physicians, patients and staff.

  • Competency in basic Ophthalmic Assisting skills such as chart documentation, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, performing ophthalmology testing.

  • Knowledge of the most commonly used terms (ICD-10) in Ophthalmology.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Pay Range is $36.24 to $47.10 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
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Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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