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Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmology, FT, Days

Prisma Health

#Medical Records #Patient Care #Medical Terminology #Communication #Computer Skills #Patient Education #Ophthalmology #Surgical Scheduling #OCT

Quick overview

The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for performing various technical procedures for patients and obtaining medical information during office visits. They assist with obtaining pre-certifications, referrals, and scheduling surgeries and appointments.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with ophthalmology experience preferred. Candidates should possess computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to perform various ophthalmic tests and procedures.

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Job description

Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Job Summary Responsible for performing various technical procedures for patients and obtaining medical information from patients during their office visits and for using this information to perform related tasks.
Assists with obtaining pre-certifications and performing referrals when needed for patients.
Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Performs within scope of training to do procedures/tests including: Autorefraction using the Topcon Autorefractor, refraction using the Jackson Cross Cylinder Method, Humphrey visual field, OCT, IOL master, Pachymeter, checking vision using Snellen Chart, Goldman Tonometry or Tonopen, brightness acuity testing, Sonometric scans, stereo testing, color deficiency testing, EOM's checking pupils for Afferent Pupillary deficiency.
Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patient.
Maintains patient's medical record via electronic medical record.
Sets up and assists with office procedures.
Assist physician by scribing and performing various tasks during patient exam.
Schedules surgeries, follow up appointments and referrals as requested.
Obtains pre-certifications for all surgeries.
Phones/faxes in prescriptions for glasses per physician orders.
Receives and returns phone calls, forwarding those requiring physician action.
Monitors and maintains stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
Provides education/training to patient/family.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned.
Experience - Ophthalmology experience preferred In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses NA

Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmology, FT, Days

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