Ophthalmic Assistant Ophthalmology FullTime Days

PIH Health; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to perform patient-oriented procedures under supervision in a multi-location ophthalmology practice in California. The role may require travel to different locations and quiet, precise patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent with 5 years in ophthalmology, strong medical terminology knowledge, excellent organization, and typing speed. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years ophthalmology experience.
• Ability to stay composed in fast paced situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety.
• Bilingual in Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient-oriented procedures under supervision of the office manager, admin manager or practitioner.
• Travel to different practice locations as needed.
• Maintain infection control and safety in the ophthalmic setting.
• Utilize practice management and EHR systems for patient data and scheduling.

Skills

Medical terminology

Eye disease knowledge

Medical assistant competencies

Typing 40 wpm

EMR systems

Telephone management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

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.

Qualifications:

• 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