Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmology, FT, Days

Prisma Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to perform a range of procedures and support activities during patient visits in a clinical setting.

You will gather patient histories, operate ophthalmic instruments, prepare procedures, and assist physicians during exams. The role requires strong computer skills and familiarity with EMR systems, with a focus on accurate documentation and patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ophthalmology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic procedures and record findings.
• Assist with refractions, tests, and use of ophthalmic equipment.
• Obtain brief medical history and maintain the medical record.
• Support office procedures and scheduling of surgeries and referrals.
• Assist physician by scribing and performing tasks during exams.
• Coordinate pre-certifications and prescriptions as ordered.
• Handle communication with patients and physician offices.
• Maintain stock of supplies and ensure equipment is functional.
• Provide patient education and training as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Office equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

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

3104 Ophthalmology 100 PH Pkwy 350

Department

31041000 Ophthalmology 100 PH Pkwy 350-Practice Operations

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