Noncertified Ophthalmic Assistant (JWT)

Paycom; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(K)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Eye Care Discounts

Job summary

Paycom in Kingwood, TX is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant floater to work with the ophthalmologist to perform preliminary, advanced, and complex eye tests, and prepare patients for exams. The OA will also perform scribe duties and document exam data in the EHR system.

Travel to Gramercy location twice weekly; stock rooms, assist with procedures, and ensure consent forms are complete. Requires 1–2 years with an ophthalmologist; BLS within 6 months; JCAHPO cert within 1 year; bilingual Spanish a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistants must obtain JCAHPO (COA, COT, or COMT) certification within 1 year of employment.
• Minimum 1–2 years' experience working with ophthalmologist.

Responsibilities

• Stock, prepare, and maintain cleanliness of exam rooms.
• Review patient charts for accuracy of information.
• Prepare patients for physician examination and perform tests as directed.
• Assist with in-office procedures and ensure consent forms are complete.
• Order diagnostic tests electronically and submit prescription refills as directed by physician.
• Assist with preparing letters to patients and referring physicians.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: KW - Kingwood, TX 77339, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Two Locations, Job Category: Health Care, LOCATION: 22659 Highway 59 N, Suite 100 Kingwood, TX 77339 Travel to Gramercy location required twice a week with doctor.

POSITION SUMMARY

Contributes to the organization by working closely with the ophthalmologist to perform basic, advance, and complex preliminary tests and measurements of the eyes. The OA floater generally meets with the patient before the Ophthalmologist to obtain medical history and prepare the patient for the examination. OA will also perform scribe duties when needed by collecting and documenting exam information into the electronic medical record system for the Ophthalmologist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for properly stocking, preparing, and maintaining the cleanliness of exam rooms during clinic.
• Reviews patient chart for accuracy of information.
• Prepare patients for physicians exam. Perform tests based on the specific reasons for the visit and physicians preference.
• Assists with in-office procedures.
• Prepare and ensure all consent forms are complete and accurate prior to in-office procedures. Prepares and cleans room after procedure.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• May act as scribe to assist physicians with entering exam information into electronic record. Order diagnostic tests electronically and submit prescription refills approved by physician.
• Assists with preparing letters to patients and referring physicians.
• Assists with diagnostic testing.
• Follow-up on diagnostic tests when directed by physician.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments.
• Must meet and adhere to HEAs policies and procedures, uphold to the highest ethical principles and patient confidentiality. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.

Scribing

Other duties as assigned based on business operational needs.

We Proudly Offer:

• Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC
• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Superior Benefits Package:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401(K)
• Free Life Insurance & LTD
• Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

Qualifications: COMPETENCIES

• EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES Basic Life Support (BLS). If not BLS certified at time of employment, must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistants must obtain JCAHPO (COA, COT, or COMT) certification within 1 year of employment.
• EXPERIENCE Minimum 1-2 years' experience working with ophthalmologist. Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.