Ophthalmic Assistant - Lvl I

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America’s oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 500,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue’s clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children’s Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Under direct supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist, assists in the diagnostic evaluation, management, treatment, education and care of patients. Performs a variety of ophthalmic diagnostic testing, measurement, screening and imaging procedures, related supportive services, ensuring patient safety, optimal utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals, setting to improve outcomes and patient experience.

Job Responsibilities

1. Initial intake to obtain medical, ocular and family history information, including chief complaint(s), past and present illness(es) or health problems, allergies and sensitivities, and medications.

2. Reviews patients’ histories and accurately documents information in the electronic medical record, following established guidelines for documentation and reporting.

3. Performs preliminary screening examinations and diagnostic testing, such as spectacle measuring, various specialized testing such as acuity, visual field, or color vision testing, ophthalmic imaging, using appropriate ophthalmic devices and methodologies, as directed.

4. Educates patients on proper preparation for eye-related testing and procedures, and proper eye care.

5. Prepares and maintains examination rooms; prepares patients for examination by obtaining vital signs, assists providers during examinations, as directed; and maintains office antisepsis.

6. Safely operates, calibrates, and inspects all job-related equipment; maintains cleanliness and order of equipment and supplies; assists with monitoring and inventory of equipment, stock, and supplies; and reports defective or damaged materials, equipment, and/or supplies to the area administrator.

7. Administers mydriatic, cycloplegic and anesthetic eye drops under the supervision of a licensed physician/optometrist in accordance with the standards and requirements of the New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions.

8. Assists physicians and Nurses as directed; performs other related work, as assigned.

For Assignment to Level I:
1. High School diploma or its educational equivalent; and
2. One (1) year of relevant clinical ophthalmology experience performing tasks, as described in Level I above; or
3. Holds a valid Certificate as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) issued by the International Joint Commission on
allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO).
4. Facility training and competency assessment necessary prior to performance of these tasks.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs