Ophthalmic Assistant (OA) Florence

SEP Summit Medical Group, Inc.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends.

Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vis

403b with Match Opportunity for Career

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in the Northern Kentucky region seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians and APPs by taking medical histories, performing initial exams, and conducting basic tests to prep patients for visits. The role emphasizes HIPAA/OSHA compliance, precise charting, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinic setting.

This position requires handling patient inquiries, triage, and assisting with examinations while ensuring safety and quality of care in Florence, KY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Must have 1 year MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience or MA program completion or SEP Internship or EMT certification.
• Health or Biological Sciences degree with clinical exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and collect vital signs.
• Document patient history and data in the chart.
• Assist the provider during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare patients for exams and provide post-exam instructions.
• Maintain infection control practices and equipment sterilization.
• Support the revenue cycle with accurate forms and documentation.

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Completion of SEP Internship

EMT certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

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.

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

• 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.

WORK STATUS

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career.
• Right Career. Right Here.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We're right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.