Ophthalmic Assistant: Key-Whitman Eye, McKinney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer</

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Surgery Partners is hiring an Ophthalmic Assistant for the Key-Whitman Eye Center in McKinney, TX. You will work closely with clinic physicians to perform a range of ophthalmic tests and assist with patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of ophthalmic scribe experience, strong EMR skills, and excellent communication. Relevant certifications such as JCAHPO are preferred, CPR is a plus, and HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Medical/Ophthalmic Scribe experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• JCAHPO certification preferred.
• CPR preferred.
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate patient history and document medical records.
• Perform basic to advanced ophthalmic testing and measurements.
• Record treatment plans and procedures ordered by physicians.
• Administer topical ophthalmic medications and perform tonometry.
• Assist physicians with punctual plugs and post-operative instructions.
• Maintain sterile surgical instructions and EMR accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Scribe experience

Strong communication

HIPAA knowledge

Bilingual (second language)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

JCAHPO certification

Tools

HVF

HRT

IOLMaster

Tonopen

Fundus photography

Job description

Ophthalmic Assistant: Key-Whitman Eye, McKinney

Accessibility Note:

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]

Join our fast-paced, patient-facing clinic where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference! If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working on your feet, and are passionate about providing excellent patient care, we would love for you to apply.

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:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.