Ophthalmic Assistant: Eye Care Support & Exams

Allina Health; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

Job summary

Allina Health in Hastings, MN is seeking an Ophthalmology Assistant to support patient care during eye examinations and in-office procedures. This 1.0 FTE role includes 8- and 12-hour day shifts, no weekends, with primary duties in Hastings and periodic coverage at the Bandana Square clinic, floating within a 20-mile radius.

The position involves performing preliminary ocular testing, assisting with exams and office procedures, coordinating referrals and scheduling, and post-operative visits,

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience to meet required competencies
• 0–2 years medical/optical experience
• 0–2 years familiarity with pre-certification and payer requirements

Responsibilities

• Performs patient preparation, assessments and eye exam
• Collects vital signs, medication reconciliation, allergies and chief complaint
• Collects patient and family history and ocular history
• Performs preliminary testing and basic exam
• Documents in the electronic medical record
• Provider surgical support
• Assists with surgical in-office procedures and foreign body removals
• Schedules surgeries including peri-operative/post-operative visits and obtains prior authorizations and referrals
• Conducts pre-surgery testing and patient education for surgical procedures

Skills

Medical/Optical experience

Ophthalmic testing

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Training in two-year medical/optical program

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Allina Health in Hastings, MN is seeking an Ophthalmology Assistant to support patient care during eye examinations and in-office procedures. This 1.0 FTE role includes 8- and 12-hour day shifts, no weekends, with primary duties in Hastings and periodic coverage at the Bandana Square clinic, floating within a 20-mile radius.

The position involves performing preliminary ocular testing, assisting with exams and office procedures, coordinating referrals and scheduling, and post-operative visits,