Job Description
Hospital Assistant II Job Summary
This position provides patient work-up for comprehensive Ophthalmology and Optometry including all sub-specialty / contact lens services in all eye center locations in the Sacramento/Roseville/Folsom/Davis
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Apply By Date November 8, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications - Completion of the Ophthalmic Medical Assisting course, an independent study course offered by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is to be completed within six (6) months of hire.
- Some experience in a similar role/function required.
- Must have some experience in Ophthalmology .
- Medical and Ophthalmic History Taking Knowledge and skills to interview the patient in a courteous, caring manner.
- Knowledge to appreciate the vital aspects of the patient medical and ophthalmic history.
- Possesses the skill to take accurate history.
- Ability to document medications, allergies and to use pain scale. Ability to write in a legible, grammatically correct manner.
- Visual Acuity Knowledge and skills to assess all levels of visual acuity, in all age groups, utilizing the Snellen eye chart, near card, Fix and Follow, Hand movements and light perception.
- Visual Fields Knowledge of the visual pathway and those disease processes that can create visual field defects.
- Ability to recognize and avoid artifact while recording.
- Stereopsis Knowledge of binocular vison and the normal values on the Titmus stereopsis test.
- Ability to perform an accurate examination and to record it accordingly.
- Color Vision Test Knowledge of normal color perception and the normal values they produce. Knowledge of optic nerve, retinal, and inherited color vision disorders.
- Ability to test and record with accuracy.
- Intraocular Pressure Measurement Has knowledge of the principles of tonometry.
- Understands the risk of damage to the optic nerve and the resulting blindness that can occur when these structures are impacted.
- Alignment and Motility Examination Knowledge of normal eye movement. Ability to recognize an abnormality by performing the nine gaze movements.
- Knowledge of strabismus in children and the procedures available to correct it and the importance of developing binocular vision in young children.
- Pupillary Examination Knowledge of normal pupillary reaction.
- Lensometry Knowledge of spherical, compound, and multifocal lenses.
- Ability to read all powers utilizing the A/O or Marco lensometers. Administration of Topical Ophthalmic Drugs.
- Knowledge of ocular pharmacology, including mydriatics, cycloplegics, dyes, anesthetics, and lubricants.
- Contact lens and Training Ability to train soft contact lenses, RGP lens and specialty medically necessary scleral lens.
- Demonstrate, teach, and instructs patient on insertion and removal of contact lenses. Stresses the importance of clean hands, near sterile techniques and contact lens etiquettes.
- Corneal Topography Ability to capture corneal topography accurately and proficiently. OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography) / OPTOS OCT
- Knowledge to efficiently capture good scans with acceptable signal strengths of the optic nerve and macula.
- Able to help set up and power on device for patients undergoing dry eye treatment in office.
Preferred Qualifications - This position prefers a COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
Key Responsibilities - 95% - PATIENT WORK-UP AND VISUAL ASSESMENT
- 5% - PRE-OPERATIVE PROCEDURES
Department Overview The Eye Center's goals and objectives are to achieve excellence in the care of patients, excellence in teaching, and the search for prevention of sight threatening disease.The UC Davis Eye Center is an academic/clinical department consisting of approximately 28 clinical and research faculty, 10 optometrists, 21 residents and clinical fellows, 24 volunteer clinical faculty and 117 academic and staff personnel, with an annual budget of $22 million. The Department's goals and objectives are to achieve excellence in patient care, teaching, research and public service. Patient care must receive the highest priority with the best possible service in all areas of Ophthalmologic care. In addition, the teaching of residents, medical students and postgraduate continuing medical education physicians must be facilitated. PhD and MD faculty are joined in mutual research efforts to seek new knowledge in the treatment and prevention of blinding eye disease. All of this is accomplished in the best working environment for all employees.
POSITION INFORMATION - Salary or Pay Range: $25.08 - $31.20
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 280
- UC Job Title: HOSP BLANK AST 2
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 8 hours; must be flexible for weekends and varied shift.
- Location: DAVIS OPHTHALMOLOGY - CLINIC (929338)- Davis, CA
- Union Representation : EX-Patient Care Technical
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .
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- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
- UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff Physical Demands
- Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
- Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks -
Work Environment
- Ability and willingness to work in multiple locations in the Sacramento/Roseville/Folsom/Davis areas based on the clinic need.
Special Requirements
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
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About University of California Davis Health System
UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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