Ophthalmic Assistant (OA) Florence

St. Elizabeth; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights/weekends

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

403b with match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

St. Elizabeth in Florence, Kentucky seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians and APPs with initial exams, patient history, and testing.

You will document in patients’ charts, measure vitals, and help prepare exam rooms, ensuring HIPAA and OSHA compliance. The role emphasizes no night, weekend shifts, and benefits including PTO, medical, dental, vision, a 403b plan with matching contributions, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in clinical care or MA program is preferred.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• EMT certification or CCMA/CMA/RMA/EMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and document history.
• Assist providers during examinations.
• Prepare the patient for the exam and assist with nursing tasks.
• Collect specimens and prepare medications as directed.
• Maintain exam rooms and manage supplies and equipment.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interview

Clinical support

HIPAA compliance

Charting

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

MA program completion

EMT certification

Health/Biological Sciences degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

## Ophthalmic Assistant (OA) FlorenceApply: Florence, Kentucky: Full time: Posted Today: JR314523**Job Type:**Regular**Scheduled Hours:**40**Job Summary:**Reports to the Operations Manager, the Ophthalmic Assistant, under the direction and supervision of the Physician, provides clinical support to the Physician(s) and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). The Ophthalmic Assistant provides the medical history, initial exam, and ancillary testing for patients prior to seeing the Physicians or Advanced Practice Providers. The Ophthalmic Assistant is also responsible for compliance with all OSHA and HIPAA regulations, and ensuring completion of all duties vital to patient care.**Job Description:****BENEFITS:*** No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends.* Paid Time Off* Medical, Dental, and Vision* 403b with Match* Opportunity for Career Growth **EDUCATION:** Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint **YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:**MUST have one of the following:* 1 year MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience.* Completion of MA Program including hands-on MA externship.* Completion of SEP Internship.* Completion of EMT certification.* Degree in Health or Biological Sciences inclusive of hands-on clinical patient care activities such as Athletic Trainer **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:**Preferred: An approved credential, such as the CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA or EMT **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients’ chart.* Document the appropriate patient history in patients’ chart.* Provide clear direction to the patient, address patient concerns about the exam and document appropriately in-patient chart* Prepare the patient for the exam* Assist the provider(s) during the examination.* Perform nursing procedures under the supervision of the providers.* Provide instructions to patient under direction of the provider(s).* Collecting/preparing laboratory specimens and performing basic laboratory tests.* Preparing and administering medications as directed by the provider.* Ensure all information is complete and accurate in-patient chart.* Ensure completion of all forms vital to the revenue cycle (i.e. verification/clarification of orders, waivers for non-covered services, encounter form)* Maintain adequate level of supplies in exam rooms and workstation* Clean and disinfect exam rooms.* Perform cleaning, maintenance, and/or sterilization of equipment and instruments. Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor.* OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance.* Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)* Assist with completion of patient requests.* Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/provider/pharmacy calls.* Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.* Completion of referral process/outpatient test scheduling, and precertification.* Timely and accurate filing/distribution of all patient information.* Interact with Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.* If working as a scribe, will follow guidelines for scribing as described in the Scribe policy.* Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager. **MA CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS:***Requirements vary by practice and could include any or all of the following:** Obtaining vital signs (manual blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature)* Assisting providers with exams and procedures* Administering injections and immunizations* Performing EKG and other essential laboratory procedures* Collecting patient samples (fingerstick, throat/nose swabs, urine)* Answer and triage patient phone calls and questions**FLSA Status:**Non-ExemptRight Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other.St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.