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Ophthalmic Assistant
full-timeLebanon

Summary

Location

Lebanon

Type

full-time

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About this role

Overview

Assists with all clinical duties required of an ophthalmic assistant including (but not limited to) monitoring patient arrivals, performing basic eye exams, gathering and documentation of patient health and eye history, providing patient assistance with navigating the clinic, and providing an exceptional patient experience.

Familiarity with medical terminology desired with a willingness to learn and work toward certification.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Interact with patients at all levels of care in the ophthalmology clinic.
  • Perform basic ophthalmic exams in preparation for next steps of care.
  • Collect and enter complete and accurate information into the patients’ electronic medical record.
  • Prepare patient, room, supplies, and equipment for exams and procedures.
  • Inventory, cleaning, care, and maintenance of ophthalmic equipment, supplies, and exam rooms.
  • Recognize and comply with all national, local, and institutional laws, regulations, policies, and procedures with regard to patient privacy and safety.
  • Assist fellow staff and physicians with daily tasks.
  • Willing and able to learn special testing and ancillary skills as needed.
  • Perform other duties as requested.
  • Qualifications

    • High school diploma or the equivalent required.

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • BLS within 30 days

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Communication Skills,Organizational Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Patient Interaction,Ophthalmic Exams,Electronic Medical Records,Equipment Maintenance,Patient Privacy Compliance,Team Assistance,Willingness to Learn

    About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

    Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire's only academic health system and the state's largest private employer, serves patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,000 providers in almost every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH, as well as across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and care facilities. DHMC is consistently named the #1 hospital in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report, and recognized for high performance in numerous clinical specialties and procedures. Dartmouth Health includes its Dartmouth Cancer Center, one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation, and the only such center in northern New England; Dartmouth Health Children’s, including the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the state’s only children’s hospital and clinic locations around the region; member hospitals in Lebanon, Keene and New London, NH, and Windsor, VT, and Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire; and more than 24 clinics that provide ambulatory services across New Hampshire and Vermont. Through its historical partnership with Dartmouth and the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth Health trains nearly 400 medical residents and fellows annually, and performs cutting-edge research and clinical trials recognized across the globe with Geisel and the White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. Dartmouth Health and its more than 13,000 employees are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in our communities, and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personal care.

    Team size: 10,001+ employees
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    Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

    What you'll do

    • The Ophthalmic Assistant will assist with clinical duties such as monitoring patient arrivals and performing basic eye exams. They will also be responsible for maintaining patient records and preparing for exams and procedures.

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    What does a Ophthalmic Assistant do at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health?

    As a Ophthalmic Assistant at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, you will: the Ophthalmic Assistant will assist with clinical duties such as monitoring patient arrivals and performing basic eye exams. They will also be responsible for maintaining patient records and preparing for exams and procedures..

    Why join Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health as a Ophthalmic Assistant?

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

    Is the Ophthalmic Assistant position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health remote?

    The Ophthalmic Assistant position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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