Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Irvine GHEI Ophthalmology - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. Incumbent works as a specialist or lead within the clinic. Demonstrates the highest degree of proficiency in use of all equipment and performance of technical ophthalmic procedures. Performs preliminary examinations, including recording patient history, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, neutralizing current lenses with the lensometer, automated and simple manifest refractions, and screening color tests. Performs special tests based on physicians' orders including keratometer readings, visual fields, GDX, topography, and axial length measurements. Triages patient and pharmacy telephone calls and prescription refills, intervening with physicians as appropriate. In conjunction with the Manager, coordinates front and back office operations and scheduling to maximize patient and office flow and assists in assessing training needs of staff. As appropriate, formulates patient plans of care and follow up. Works independently within the parameters of COT certification. Assists in the orientation of new technicians and assists the new hire with learning all job skills with diagnostic testing.

Requirements

Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
Previous experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Must be competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs
Knowledge of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Current COT Certification
Current BLS certification required by time of hire
Capable of performing all but the most specialized tests and patient work ups in order for medical staff to diagnose problem
Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Title 22 and JCAHO standards
Surgical Technician certification
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
Ability to instruct others in the use of equipment and performance of procedures

Responsibilities

Performs preliminary examinations, including recording patient history, testing visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure, neutralizing current lenses with the lensometer, automated and simple manifest refractions, and screening color tests.
Performs special tests based on physicians' orders including keratometer readings, visual fields, GDX, topography, and axial length measurements.
Triages patient and pharmacy telephone calls and prescription refills, intervening with physicians as appropriate.
In conjunction with the Manager, coordinates front and back office operations and scheduling to maximize patient and office flow and assists in assessing training needs of staff.
As appropriate, formulates patient plans of care and follow up.
Works independently within the parameters of COT certification.
Assists in the orientation of new technicians and assists the new hire with learning all job skills with diagnostic testing.