Ophthalmic Assistant

Surgery Partners; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and eye

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company**

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to work closely with clinic physicians. The role includes documenting medical records, inputting treatment recommendations, and performing a range of ophthalmic functions.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of ophthalmic scribe experience, HS diploma or GED, and may have JCAHPO certification or CPR. Strong communication, confidentiality, and EMR proficiency are essential in a fast-paced, team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 Year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred
• JCAHPO certification preferred
• CPR preferred
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance

Responsibilities

• Obtains accurate patient history
• Performs lensometry
• Performs diagnostic testing of the eye with basic ophthalmic tests
• Obtains accurate visual acuities
• Measures ocular function (color vision, refractometry, etc.)
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications
• Performs tonometry by tonopen or applanation
• Maintains and sterilizes surgical instruments
• Assists physicians with punctual plugs
• Explains post-operative instructions clearly to patients
• Proficiency in ophthalmic pharmacology
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Rapid thinking

Bilingual capability (desired)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

JCAHPO certification preferred

CPR preferred

Tools

EMR software

Computer literacy

Job description

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualifiedpeople or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact [e-mail]

JOB TITLE:

Ophthalmic Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of the Ophthalmic Assistant is to work relatively close with the clinic physicians to perform basic, advanced, and complex functions. The Ophthalmic Assistant will document the patient’s medical record and to input any recommended treatment and/or procedures that may be performed by the doctor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains accurate patient history
• Performs lensometry
• Performs diagnostic testing of the eye while having a basic understanding and knowledge of these tests such as HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, biopen and basic fundus photography
• Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding
• Demonstrates ability to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, B AT testing, schirmer tests and Amsler grid tests
• Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and repeat able refractometry
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications
• Performs accurate tonometry by tonopen or applanation
• Maintains and sterilizes surgical instructions
• Assists physicians with the instillation of punctual plugs
• Verbalizes post operative instructions in a clear and professional manner to patients for any procedure performed at Key-Whitman Eye Center
• Understanding basic ocular pharmacology; names of meds and their uses
• Minimum 1 Year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• JCAHPO certification preferred
• CPR preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• Able to think quickly and be attentive
• Be able to work in a fast paced, team environment
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff members
• Must demonstrate commitment to ongoing educations and uphold to the highest ethical principles of maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Proficiency in a second language highly desirable
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.