Ophthalmic Assistant (OA) Florence

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends.

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403b with Match

Opportunity for Career Growth

Job summary

St. Elizabeth HealthCare is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide clinical support to physicians and APPs in the Florence Ophthalmology SEP department.

You will collect medical history, perform initial exam steps, and conduct ancillary testing, while ensuring HIPAA and OSHA compliance and accurate patient documentation. The role supports patient flow, triage, and clerical tasks, including specimen collection, charting, and patient instructions.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• 1 year MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience or MA program completion

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vital signs in charts
• Administer basic nursing procedures under provider supervision
• Prepare the patient for exams and assist during examinations
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic tests
• Ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance and patient chart accuracy
• Maintain supplies and clean/sterilize exam rooms and equipment
• Support revenue cycle tasks and patient communications

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

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-Exempt

Right 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.

Ref. Number
JR314523
Job Category
Patient and Clinical Support
Job Type
Ophthalmology
Department
Florence Ophthalmology SEP
Shift
1st Shift
Hours
40 hours