Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Specialty Clinic

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Citizens Health is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to work full-time at Citizens Medical Center Specialty Clinic in Colby, Kansas. The assistant gathers preliminary information for the ophthalmologist by reviewing patient status, performing medical tests, and supporting patient flow and in-office procedures. The position reports to the Specialty Clinic Manager. Work hours will be determined by the needs of the practice and include some early evening hours; Saturdays may also be included.

Requirements

High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
Good computer skills, including the ability to navigate between screens and accurately enter data.
Interpersonal skills needed to function in a team setting.
Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open-minded, and works as a team player.
Maintain a positive attitude and create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
Display integrity and accountability.
Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions, and strive for self-improvement.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
Arrive at work on time and as scheduled.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain a professional appearance.
Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Nice To Haves

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification is preferred; the employer is willing to train the successful candidate to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy, and perform testing based on the scheduled exam type, patient complaint, and history.
Scribe during physician examinations by entering information into electronic medical records or handwritten paper charts, and oversee patient flow.
Take ocular and systemic histories and accurately record visual acuity.
Perform lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, pupil assessment, anterior chamber assessment, confrontation visual fields, and gross external examinations.
Administer diagnostic tests.
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the physician's direction.
Assist with in-office procedures, including ensuring informed consent is obtained and setting up and cleaning up after procedures.
Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures.
Assist in training other ophthalmic assistants.
Assist with patient education.
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
Comply with practice procedures, protocols, and state and federal regulations.
Report potential or suspected errors to a supervisor or Compliance Officer.
Maintain a cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
Pre-tax and Roth contributions.
Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment.
Regular and matching contributions after one year and 1,000 hours worked.
Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
Full-time life insurance coverage equal to two times the employee's annual income.
Differential pay for eligible employees working shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Paid time off.
On-site child care services.
Funeral leave.
Health Savings Account.
Dependent, Medical, and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts.
The Standard Group Insurance.
Discounted membership rate for MASA.