Ophthalmology Assistant

Avera Marshall; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera Eye Care Marshall is seeking a friendly ophthalmic assistant to greet patients and obtain medical histories either in person or by phone. You will conduct opening examinations, prepare equipment for physicians, and assist with routine procedures while maintaining accurate EHR entries.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced ophthalmic clinic. Experience in a medical office is preferred; High School diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Greeting patients in person or over the phone.
• Obtain medical history and patient concerns; assist with exams.
• Proficient in the ophthalmic evaluation and use of EHR.

Responsibilities

• Ensure examination rooms are stocked and equipment ready.
• Room and prepare patient; collect ophthalmic and medical history.
• Perform opening exams and prep equipment for physician.
• Assist with ophthalmic procedures; arrange instruments.
• Answer phones; schedule appointments; handle filings and authorizations.
• Coordinate and manage clinic inventory.
• Contact pharmacy for refills per policy.

Skills

Patient communication

Medical history intake

Ophthalmic knowledge

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Location: Avera Eye Care Marshall

Worker Type: PRN

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $19.50 - $25.50

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for greeting patients either in person or over the telephone. Performs the initial evaluation by obtaining medical history, patient concerns, performs examination tests and prepares equipment for physician as needed. Assists with surgical procedures, administers topical medications or diagnostic drugs prescribed by the physician.

What you will do

• Ensures examination rooms are properly stocked, cleaned and that equipment is ready and in working order for daily use.
• Rooms and prepares patient, obtaining information: ophthalmic, medical, family and social history and patient concerns.
• Performs opening examination tests and prepares equipment for physician following established policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Is proficient in the electronic health record for all aspects of the ophalmic evaluation.
• Assists physician with office surgical and non-surgical procedures and arranging required instruments for procedures prior to scheduled appointment.
• Assists with answering phones, making appointments, filing, prior authorizations, etc.
• Coordinates and manages clinic inventory.
• Contacts pharmacy when appropriate for refills following established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perfom each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)
• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)

Experience in Medical Office setting

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

Disability accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

About Avera

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.