Ophthalmic Technician, Dr. Alexandra May, Brentwood- Cool Springs

Heritage Medical Associates; Brentwood (TN); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Heritage Medical Associates in Brentwood, TN, is seeking an Ophthalmology Assistant. This role involves providing direct support to physicians, managing patient care, and ensuring efficient clinic operations. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and have prior experience in the ophthalmology field.

Responsibilities include triaging patients, maintaining accurate medical records, and ensuring compliance with medical protocols. An essential qualification for this role is the CPR certification, along with a strong capability in handling medical situations calmly.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in ophthalmology is preferred.
• CPR certification is required.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with patients and staff.

Aufgaben

• Assist physicians and ensure maximum efficiency in the clinic.
• Triage patients for productive flow and schedule follow-ups.
• Document patient history and assist with examinations.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Quality control standards

Problem recognition and solution recommendation

Computer knowledge for Electronic Medical Records

Ausbildung

1-3 years Ophthalmology experience

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Location: Westgate I (WG) - Cool Springs - Brentwood, TN 37027

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

SUMMARY

This position provides ophthalmology care; assists the physician on staff; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with urgent, emergent or potential health problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; perform preliminary screening for physical review
• Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
• Record health history of patients; updated medication list; note abnormal conditions for physician;
• Prepare patients for exams and diagnostic testing.
• Ensure patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forward chart as appropriate.
• Contact pharmacy or optical companies to order or refill prescriptions as instructed by physician, document appropriately.
• Schedule patients for surgery and in office appointment follow up; obtain necessary precertification.
• Schedule patients to other specialist offices; obtain appropriate referral as needed.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of medication samples and supplies.
• Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use.
• Keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures.
• Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious hazardous waste material.
• Keep physician informed of patient's status.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of auto-refractor, A-scans, IOL master, visual field, fundus photography and corneal topography.
• Return phone calls from patients in a timely manner per physician instruction, document appropriately.

Other duties may be assigned.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to calibrate and maintain all diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare surgery packs and surgical kits, label appropriately.
• Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines, including all reports.
• Perform other tasks as needed, in assistance of Physician ~ Must have predictable and consistent attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years Ophthalmology experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CPR certification.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Computer knowledge essential for Electronic Medical Records System.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs.
• Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling.
• Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.