Ophthalmic Assistant & Scribe – Eye Care Team

Paycom; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(K)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Eye Care Discounts

Job summary

Paycom in Kingwood, TX is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant floater to work with the ophthalmologist to perform preliminary, advanced, and complex eye tests, and prepare patients for exams. The OA will also perform scribe duties and document exam data in the EHR system.

Travel to Gramercy location twice weekly; stock rooms, assist with procedures, and ensure consent forms are complete. Requires 1–2 years with an ophthalmologist; BLS within 6 months; JCAHPO cert within 1 year; bilingual Spanish a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistants must obtain JCAHPO (COA, COT, or COMT) certification within 1 year of employment.
• Minimum 1–2 years' experience working with ophthalmologist.

Responsibilities

• Stock, prepare, and maintain cleanliness of exam rooms.
• Review patient charts for accuracy of information.
• Prepare patients for physician examination and perform tests as directed.
• Assist with in-office procedures and ensure consent forms are complete.
• Order diagnostic tests electronically and submit prescription refills as directed by physician.
• Assist with preparing letters to patients and referring physicians.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Paycom in Kingwood, TX is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant floater to work with the ophthalmologist to perform preliminary, advanced, and complex eye tests, and prepare patients for exams. The OA will also perform scribe duties and document exam data in the EHR system.

Travel to Gramercy location twice weekly; stock rooms, assist with procedures, and ensure consent forms are complete. Requires 1–2 years with an ophthalmologist; BLS within 6 months; JCAHPO cert within 1 year; bilingual Spanish a