Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Medical Group

Endeavor Health; Glenview (IL); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career growth opportunities

Medical, dental, vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Health Savings Account options

Retirement with company match

Paid time off

Community involvement

Résumé du poste

Endeavor Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant for full-time, on-site work at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, IL. Hours are 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM, with some travel to multiple locations as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma and CPR certification, plus one year of ophthalmic patient support experience. Key duties include scheduling procedures, educating patients on LASIK and eye care, handling payments, and maintaining accurate EPIC records.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Certification: CPR certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Experience: One year experience in ophthalmology patient support; EPIC knowledge preferred.

Responsabilités

• Receive payments from patients and issue receipts.
• Schedule in-office and OR surgical procedures for ophthalmology specialties.
• Educate patients on LASIK, PRK, PTK, lasers and post-operative care.
• Discuss surgical costs and payment processes with patients.
• Maintain patient histories, assess vitals and document in EPIC.
• Record visual acuity and lensometry data for patients.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Medical office workflow

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Epic

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Hourly Pay Range:

$20.29 - $29.42 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position : Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
• Location : Glenbrook Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time : Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Hours : 7:45AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday
• Required Trave l: This role includes some travel to other locations and requires flexible hours to meet operational needs (Glenbrook location and Lake Bluff location)

What you will need:

• Education : High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
• Certification: CPR certification through the American Heart Association required
• Experience : One year experience as a NorthShore Medical Group (PSA) Patient Support Associate in ophthalmology department or related experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs preferred. Epic knowledge and experience preferred.

What you will do:

• Receive payments from patients and distributes appropriate receipts and change if necessary
• Schedule in office and OR surgical procedures for ophthalmology general, pediatrics, comea and external disease, retina, LASIK, glaucoma, neuro ophthalmology and oculoplastics
• Educate patients effectively on LASIK, PRK, PTK, lasers used, pre and post operative care and stay abreast on changes as pertaining to LASIK and services provided
• Communicate effectively with patient about surgical costs, financial agreements, payment processes as pertaining to ocular surgical and non-surgical procedures
• Chief Complaint, eye medical and eye surgery history
• Patient and Past Family Social History
• Review of Systems
• Verify Prescription benefits in EPIC
• History of Present Illness (HPI) to include at least 4 of the 8 “elements”
• Medical Review, including clicking “Medications Reviewed” button in EPIC
• Allergies
• Vitals and pain assessment PRN
• Record patient’s distance visual acuity each eye separately, with/without correction
• Record patient’s near visualacuity each eye separately, with/without correction
• Lensometry of patients spectacles for distance and near Rx indicating type of multi-focal (base curve and optical centers PRN)
• Amsler Grid

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website www.endeavorhealth.org to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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