Ophthalmic Assistant Coordinator-Kelsey Seybold Clinic: Memorial Villages
About The Position
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients seen in the Optometry or Ophthalmology departments. He or she will ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards Will consider OA I and OA II based on years of experience and certification You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current BLS through American Heart Association
- 1+ years of Medical Assistant or Optometric/Opthalmic Assistant experience if not a graduate of an approved Medical/Ophthalmic Assistant program OR 6+ months of experience and be a graduate of an approved Medical/Ophthalmic Assistant program
- CRT experience
- Proven ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population
Nice To Haves
- Certified as Ophthalmic Assistant
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician
- 2+ years of work experience under an ophthalmologist
- 1+ years of experience in ophthalmology
- Proven ability to Scribe, use portable tonopen, Goldman VF, Fundus photography, Fluroscein Anniogram, Immersion IOL
- Proven ability to use NCT, Autorefractor, computer related equipment, Lensometer and able to perform K-readings
- Proven windows bases computer skills
Responsibilities
- providing direct patient care to patients seen in the Optometry or Ophthalmology departments
- ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
