Ophthalmic Assistant PD

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists by taking histories, performing diagnostic tests, and preparing patients for exams. The role also includes administrative duties like maintaining patient records and handling referrals.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of ocular terminology and pharmacology, with at least one year of ophthalmic assisting experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification on Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs or graduation from a medical assistant program preferred.
• Minimum of one year ophthalmic assistant experience preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ocular terminology and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Initiates patient evaluation by documenting chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and ocular findings per guidelines.
• Performs visual acuity assessment, refraction, color vision testing, lensometry, pupil evaluation, ocular motility, tonometry, dilation, and other patient services as requested.
• Assists physicians with lasers and procedural tray setups; instills eyedrops and ointments as needed.
• Maintains infection control standards when setting up and cleaning exam and procedure rooms; stocks and maintains rooms.
• Triages messages and follows up with clinical phone encounters; handles prior authorizations and appeals; maintains patient records and correspondence.

Skills

Ophthalmic terminology

Pharmacology knowledge

Ophthalmic assisting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ophthalmic medical programs certification or medical assistant program

Job description

SUMMARY

The Ophthalmic Assistant reports to the BHMG Ophthalmology Practice Manager or designee. Assists the ophthalmologist in patient care by taking histories, performing various procedures and tests, and prepares the patients to see the doctor. Assists in the processing of patients by performing office administrative support duties.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences

Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The ophthalmic assistant initiates patient evaluation by documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
• Performs visual acuity assessment, refraction, color vision testing, lensometry, pupillary evaluation, ocular motility, tonometry, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services requested by the provider.
• Perform specialized testing such as visual fields, optical coherence tomography, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography, specular microscopy, A scan ultrasound biometry, and IOL calculations.
• Assist physicians with lasers and procedural tray setups.
• Assist physicians with the instillation of eyedrops and ointments as needed.
• Sets up and cleans examination and procedure rooms following infection control standards.
• Keeps up with weekly maintenance and stocking of exam rooms, procedure rooms, and testing rooms.
• Ensures equipment is working properly for patient safety and notifies the appropriate personnel when a problem is identified.
• Responsible for triaging messages and following up with clinical phone encounters in a timely manner.
• Works on prior authorizations and appeals as needed.
• Maintains patient records and all office correspondence.
• Provides training and assistance as needed.
• Follows all policies and procedures. Respect's confidentiality and completes annual trainings.
• Ability to multi-task and work as a team player. Expected to float in between patient workups to help decrease patient wait times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION:High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification on Accreditation of Ophthalmic Medical Programs or graduate from medical assistant program preferred.
• EXPERIENCE:Minimum of one year of Ophthalmic Assistant experience preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ocular terminology and pharmacology, including the identification and proper use of diagnostic medications.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None.

Pay Range: $19.97-$32.96

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5:30 (varies)

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required

Driving Required: No