Ophthalmology Assistant

Summit Health•New Providence, NJ

1d•$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. 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. Join our Talent Network! Click the 'Get Started' button below to create a Candidate Home account to stay up to date on our most recent Job Postings! 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. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Join us as we deliver the care we want to see in the world. Together, we can create better outcomes for all.

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.

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.