Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmology, Full-Time, Days

PIH Health; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ophthalmic Assistant at PIH Health performs patient-oriented procedures and services under supervision in the medical office setting. Travel to different practice locations may be required.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of Ophthalmology experience; proficiency with medical terminology, EHRs, and MS Office; bilingual in Spanish is helpful. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years ophthalmology experience.
• Ability to stay composed in fast-paced, high-activity settings.
• 2 years back-office experience (preferred).

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Ophthalmology knowledge

Typing 40 wpm

Practice mgmt & EMR

Telephone management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Spanish helpful

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The Ophthalmic Assistant performs patient-oriented procedures and services under the supervision of the department Office Manager, Administrative Manager and/or practitioner in the medical office setting. May need to travel to different practice locations.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety.
• In depth knowledge about various eye diseases.
• Good understanding of all Medical Assistant competencies
• Knowledge of computer keyboard, ability to type at least 40 words per minute
• Knowledge of computerized practice management systems and other computerized systems (Microsoft office programs and electronic health records systems)
• Good telephone management skills
• Good organization skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Good communication skills, bilingual in Spanish helpful
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance policy coverage; reliable transportation

Required Experience

Required:

• Formal training will be indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of Ophthalmology experience.
• Ability to maintain composure when confronted with fast paced situations, ability to work in an environment involving a high level of activity.

Preferred:

• 2 years back-office experience.
• Ability to maintain composure when confronted with fast paced situations, ability to work in an environment involving a high level of activity.

Minimum Salary

$23.50