Ophthalmic Assistant - Crystal Run Healthcare
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join their team in Middletown, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you will have the support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. The role offers an exceptional career opportunity, empowering employees to live their best lives at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing community health while contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions. Join us to discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
- BLS Certification
- 2+ years of directly related experience working for an Ophthalmologist
Responsibilities
- Participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective manner.
- Under close supervision, performs preliminary screening examinations for physician review including visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests, and may perform refraction.
- Examines the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and notes variations from normal.
- May administer dilation or anesthetic drops.
- May assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
- Performs stocking and maintenance functions.
- Maintains the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms.
- Cleans and stocks rooms daily and maintains an appropriate supply of sample drug medications as needed.
- Assists with ordering medical/office supplies.
- Prepares for transport of contaminated instruments and equipment for sterilization.
- Facilitates calibration, maintenance, and monitoring of equipment as needed.
- Performs various clerical functions.
- Assists with appointments and telephone call screening activities.
- Answers phones, takes messages, and relays to appropriate individuals.
- Under direction of a physician, may call the pharmacy with prescription refills and records prescriptions in the patient’s chart.
- Files test results, forms, and letters into the medical record.
- Demonstrates a positive, concerned, and sensitive response in the workplace.
- Interacts with patients, visitors, and all personnel in a courteous manner.
- Resolves conflict in a healthy and constructive manner.
- Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients and co-workers; demonstrates respect for individual, cultural, and social differences.
- Contributes to the positive atmosphere of the work environment.
- Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
- Supports the development of other staff and formal learners.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
