Ophthalmology Assistant

Summit Health Management•Fair Lawn, NJ

3d•$23 - $28

About The Position

We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Requirements

High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent required.
0 - 1 years experience.
BLS certification required.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of visions procedures required.
Knowledge of sterilization processes required.
Knowledge of vision equipment/instruments required.
Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred.
2-4 years experience preferred.
Experience with Ophthalmology equipment/instruments preferred.
Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting with patient visits, scheduling appointments/Diagnostic procedures, maintaining the equipment and instruments and ordering supplies.
Performs analyses of patient, glasses on Lensometer, documents vision test, and performs Visual Fields, HRT, and all other tests as ordered by the physician and contact lens lessons.
Maintains efficient patient flow.
Cleans and/or sterilizes equipment and instruments.
Prepares the examination room, escorts patients into room and cleans room when exam is complete.
Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to department guidelines.
Completes referrals according to departmental guidelines.
Employs appropriate and timely use of tasking in Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Performs appropriate chart prep.
Communicates to Supervisor appropriately and promptly.
Reconciles encounters daily according to policy and guidelines.
Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner, directs call and takes accurate messages.
Confirms future appointments as needed.
Reconciles Televox cancellation list.
Obtains, verifies and updates patient information including demographics, insurance, HIPAA forms and financial waivers.
Submits detailed accurate records and payments to the accounting department daily.
Accurately documents allergies and reconciles medication list in EHR.
Demonstrates understanding of entire contact lens ordering process and patient.
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
Other job duties as required.