Ophthalmic Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides assistance to Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care, ensuring smooth work and patient flow within the department. 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
Eligible for Washington State Medical Assistant (MA-R) registration
Ability to obtain BLS certification within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a physician’s practice
Evidence of continuing education in specialty field

Responsibilities

Assists in scheduling of appointments, tests, treatments and/or surgeries. Is familiar with insurance benefits
Escorts patients from reception area to exam room and prepares them for exam and/or treatment
Accurately and efficiently takes patient histories (ocular, medical and family) and vital signs (as applicable)
Performs a variety of ocular testing and visual assessment skills
Instillation of ocular medications under direct supervision of a physician
Patient instruction concerning medication, testing, surgical procedures and documentation thereof in the medical record
Application of ocular dressings as applicable
Assists physicians/providers in preparing for minor surgical procedures in office
Records glass and/or contact lens prescriptions
Assists in coordination of patient care services with other clinic departments
Assists in the development, revision and/or updating of department policy and procedure/standards of care or practice
Orders and maintains department practice inventory