Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Glenbrook Hospital
About The Position
Position Highlights: Position: Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Location: Glenbrook Hospital Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours per week) Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45am --5:00pm; Saturdays 8:00AM-1:00PM Required Travel: Travel to and between Glenbrook Hospital and Lake Bluff office What you will do: Receive payments from patients and distributes appropriate receipts and change if necessary Schedule in office and OR surgical procedures for ophthalmology general, pediatrics, comea and external disease, retina, LASIK, glaucoma, neuro ophthalmology and oculoplastics Educate patients effectively on LASIK, PRK, PTK, lasers used, pre and post operative care and stay abreast on changes as pertaining to LASIK and services provided Communicate effectively with patient about surgical costs, financial agreements, payment processes as pertaining to ocular surgical and non-surgical procedures Chief Complaint, eye medical and eye surgery history Patient and Past Family Social History Review of Systems Verify Prescription benefits in EPIC History of Present Illness (HPI) to include at least 4 of the 8 "elements" Medical Review, including clicking "Medications Reviewed" button in EPIC Allergies Vitals and pain assessment PRN Record patient's distance visual acuity each eye separately, with/without correction Record patient's near visual acuity each eye separately, with/without correction Lensometry of patients spectacles for distance and near Rx indicating type of multi-focal (base curve and optical centers PRN) Amsler Grid
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
- CPR certification through the American Heart Association required
- One year experience as a NorthShore Medical Group (PSA) Patient Support Associate in ophthalmology department or related experience
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs preferred.
- Epic knowledge and experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive payments from patients and distributes appropriate receipts and change if necessary
- Schedule in office and OR surgical procedures for ophthalmology general, pediatrics, comea and external disease, retina, LASIK, glaucoma, neuro ophthalmology and oculoplastics
- Educate patients effectively on LASIK, PRK, PTK, lasers used, pre and post operative care and stay abreast on changes as pertaining to LASIK and services provided
- Communicate effectively with patient about surgical costs, financial agreements, payment processes as pertaining to ocular surgical and non-surgical procedures
- Chief Complaint, eye medical and eye surgery history
- Patient and Past Family Social History
- Review of Systems
- Verify Prescription benefits in EPIC
- History of Present Illness (HPI) to include at least 4 of the 8 "elements"
- Medical Review, including clicking "Medications Reviewed" button in EPIC
- Allergies
- Vitals and pain assessment PRN
- Record patient's distance visual acuity each eye separately, with/without correction
- Record patient's near visual acuity each eye separately, with/without correction
- Lensometry of patients spectacles for distance and near Rx indicating type of multi-focal (base curve and optical centers PRN)
- Amsler Grid
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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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
501-1,000 employees
