Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Beloit Health System, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Beloit Health System in Beloit Clinic Ophthalmology is hiring for a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. This is a 1st shift, 8a-5p, 40 hours per week position.

The role will schedule biometrics, order supplies, perform visual fields, assist in exams with providers, complete scribe duties, document patient records, and support the department as needed. The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will train staff on current equipment and electronic medical recording devices, ensuring efficient,

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Ophthalmology Program, or High School Diploma with 2 years of experience.
• Must complete certification within 2 years or hire.
• Experience in Ophthalmology Department
• Exceptional customer services skills

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient medical records in preparation for appointment
• Escorts patient to room and updates medical history and vitals
• Prepares patient for exam by completing diagnostic procedures as directed
• Assesses interior chamber depth
• Assists with fundus photography and fluorescein angiography
• Performs biometrics
• Prepares patient for examination or procedures
• Assists with patient inquiries
• May act as scribe

Skills

Biometrics

Visual fields

Scribe duties

Patient care

Customer service

Education

Accredited Ophthalmology Program

High School Diploma + 2 years experience

Tools

Fundus photography

Fluorescein angiography

EMR systems

Job description

Beloit Health System at Beloit Clinic Ophthalmology is hiring for a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.

• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: 8a-5p
• Hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Benefits Status:Benefits Eligible
• Department:Beloit Clinic Ophthalmology

This Certified Ophthalmic Assistant position will work as part of our busy Ophthalmology Department at Beloit Clinic.In this position the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will schedule biometries, order supplies, perform visual fields, assist in exams with providers, complete scribe duties, document and assist in department as needed.

This Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will assureefficient delivery of patient care by serving as a resource and expert to staff in Ophthalmology department.This Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will providetrain on all current and new equipment and electronic medical recording devices.This Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will:

• Prepares patient medical records in preparation for appointment
• Escorts patient to room and updates medical history and vitals
• Prepares patient for exam by completing diagnostic procedures as directed
• Assesses interior chamber depth
• Assists with fundus photography and fluorescein angiography
• Performs biometrics
• Prepares patient for examination or procedures
• Assists with patient inquiries
• May act as scribe

Job Requirements:

• Completion of accredited Ophthalmology Program, or High School Diploma with 2 years of experience.
• Must complete certification within 2 years or hire.
• Experience in Ophthalmology Department
• Exceptional customer services skills