Ophthalmic Assistant Ophthalmology Admin

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Unity Health Toronto Full time

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Ophthalmic Assistant.

The Kidney and Metabolism Program strives to provide optimum patient-focused care to all individuals that attend the Ophthalmology Offices. This results-oriented individual will insure that all day-to-day clinic activities run smoothly, by working collaboratively with the office and diagnostic services personnel. This is a unique opportunity for the program as this position entails working alongside the St. Michael's Hospital retinal ophthalmologists in managing their patients.

This position may require travel.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Perform patient workups and report results to physician. Patient workups may include: patient history, measuring near and/or far visual acuity using Snellen chart or reading card, applanation tonometry, tono-pen tonometry, Amsler grid testing, checking pupil reaction and dilation, checking anterior chamber depth, checking for neovascularization of the iris, performing Ocular Coherence Tomography ( OCT ) tests, performing auto refraction tests, performing colour vision testing, and performing aniseikonia and M-chart testing.
- Explain the purpose and procedures for tests to patients.
- Document test results.
- Maintain patient records.
- Ensure consent forms are signed
- Maintain safe and therapeutic work environment.
- Complete basic instrument and equipment maintenance; identification of problems and arrangement of repairs.
- Order supplies and help to maintain equipment, e.g., clean lenses, change bulbs, etc. and assist in the arrangement of equipment servicing when necessary.
- Provide optimum patient care, along with patient education, and demonstrate a professional manner in the work setting.
- Research responsibilities include participating in research protocols in collaboration with the Ophthalmologist.
- Attend conferences and seminars to improve skills, remain current and learn about new techniques and equipment.
- Office duties as necessary, i.e. pulling and filing charts, answering phones.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Graduate of a post-secondary Ophthalmic Assistant program.
- Minimum of two (2) years recent ophthalmic experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize work.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer knowledge and experience.
- Demonstrated excellent customer/patient service.
- Excellent record of attendance and punctuality.
- Flexible work hours required (early and/or late start times).



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