Ophthalmology Assistant

Summit Health CityMD•New Providence, NJ

1d•$23 - $28

About The Position

Essential Job functions : 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. General Job functions: 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. Physical Job Requirements: Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration. Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration. Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account. Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place. Dexterity of hands and fingers. Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking). Environmental Risks: Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes Loud noises Vibration Extreme temperatures Confined spaces Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen Magnetic fields Radiation Sharps Latex Blood-borne Pathogens: Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non intact skin, or tissue specimens. Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible. Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

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
Experience with patient care equipment preferred
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred

Nice To Haves

Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred
2-4 years experience preferred
Experience with Ophthalmology equipment/instruments preferred
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
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
Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration
Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration
Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account
Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place
Dexterity of hands and fingers
Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking)
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed