Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmology, FT, Days

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking an Ophthalmology Assistant to support patient care at Ophthalmology 4 Med Park. You will perform ophthalmic procedures and tests under supervision, assist physicians during exams, and help manage patient records and referrals.

The role involves scheduling surgeries and follow-up visits, obtaining pre-certifications, and providing patient education. Day shifts operate in a busy ophthalmology practice with a focus on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmology knowledge and patient interaction skills.
• Familiarity with common ophthalmic procedures is preferred.
• Strong computer and data entry abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmology procedures and tests per training.
• Assist with patient history collection and pre-certifications when needed.
• Maintain electronic medical records and schedule appointments.
• Scribe during patient exams and assist physicians as required.
• Prepare and stock supplies, ensure equipment functions properly.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for performing various technical procedures for patients and obtaining medical information from patients during their office visits and for using this information to perform related tasks. Assists with obtaining pre-certifications and performing referrals when needed for patients.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Performs within scope of training to do procedures/tests including: Autorefraction using the Topcon Autorefractor, refraction using the Jackson Cross Cylinder Method, Humphrey visual field, OCT, IOL master, Pachymeter, checking vision using Snellen Chart, Goldman Tonometry or Tonopen, brightness acuity testing, Sonometric scans, stereo testing, color deficiency testing, EOM's checking pupils for Afferent Pupillary deficiency.
• Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patient.
• Maintains patient's medical record via electronic medical record.
• Sets up and assists with office procedures.
• Assist physician by scribing and performing various tasks during patient exam.
• Schedules surgeries, follow up appointments and referrals as requested. Obtains pre-certifications for all surgeries.
• Phones/faxes in prescriptions for glasses per physician orders.
• Receives and returns phone calls, forwarding those requiring physician action.
• Monitors and maintains stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
• Provides education/training to patient/family.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned.
• Experience - Ophthalmology experience preferred

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• NA

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets and data entry)
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Mathematical skills
• Working knowledge of patient equipment
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

4 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

Ophthalmology 4 Med Park

Department

Ophthalmology 4 Med Park-Practice Operations

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