Ophthalmic Assistant (OA) -Florence

St. Elizabeth Physicians; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 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 Physicians is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide clinical support to physicians and APPs. The role includes taking medical history, conducting initial exams, and performing ancillary testing prior to physician visits.

adherence to OSHA/HIPAA and maintaining complete patient records are essential. The position requires progression through OSC within 90 days and COA within 18 months, with responsibilities spanning patient history, testing, charting, and intra-office

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Associate will obtain Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within 90 days of employment and COA designation within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Document patient history (vision, glasses, contacts, IOP, refraction, pupils) and prepare for dilated exam.
• Provide patient care by giving clear directions and addressing concerns.
• Perform ancillary tests (OPD, OCT, visual fields, immersion a-scan, Lenstar, pachymetry, refractions).
• Assist with minor in-office surgical procedures under provider direction.
• Maintain supplies and clean/sterilize exam rooms and equipment.
• Ensure complete patient information and revenue forms are filed timely.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Patient care instructions

Chart documentation

Education

Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC)

COA Certification

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

OPD

OCT

Visual fields

A-scan Lenstar

Pachymetry

Keratometry

Job description

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 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

TRAINING AVAILABLE

Benefits

• No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends. Exceptions include Urgent Care and After-Hours Clinics
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b with Match
• Opportunity for Career Growth

Education

Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Years Of Experience

• One year experience in Ophthalmology OR two years of experience in a medical facility/practice preferred.
• Ophthalmology Assistant experience preferred; but willing to train the right candidate.

Licenses And Certification Timelines And Requirements

• Associate will obtain Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within 90 days of employment and COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) no later than 18 months of employment.
• Failure to obtain Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) and COA designation within designated time periods may result in termination of employment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Document in chart the appropriate patient history (i.e. vision, glasses, contacts, IOP, refraction, pupils, MB, confrontational fields, and prepare patient for dilated exam).
• Provide patient care by giving clear direction to the patient. Address patient concerns about the exam. Document appropriately in-patient chart.
• Perform ancillary tests (i.e. OPD, OCT, visual fields, immersion a-scan, Lenstar, pachymetry, retinoscopy refractions, glare testing, color testing, tonometry, and manual keratometry)
• Provide instructions and assist with minor in-office surgical procedures under direction of the provider(s).
• Ensure complete and accurate information in patient chart.
• Maintain adequate level of supplies in exam rooms, workstation, and log/report shortages to manager.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms in between patients and at the end of the day. Keep dilating room clean throughout day and at end of day.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance, and/or sterilization of equipment and instruments. Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with completion of patient requests and messages via Epic IN basket.
• Ensure completion of all forms vital to the revenue cycle (i.e. verification/clarification of orders, waivers for non-covered services, encounter form)
• Timely and accurate filing/distribution of all patient information.
• Perform appropriate testing based on orders from the provider.
• Maintain current and accurate medication logs that are in every exam room, lab/tech station and procedure room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Knowledge

• Associate will work directly with assigned practice staff and will be provided resource materials necessary to obtain Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within initial 90 days of employment and COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) no later than 18 months of employment.
• Learn essential duties: visual acuity testing (distance and near), lensometry (manual and automated), measure IOP, refractions, cycloplegic refractions, pupil evaluation, muscle balance testing, confrontational fields, OPD, OCT, Visual field, A-scan, Lenstar, pachymetry, manual keratometry, glare testing, color testing, stereo, and worth 4 dot.
• These essential duties are not intended to be all-inclusive, as other duties may be added to address operational and/or patient care needs.

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.