Ophthalmology Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• 2 years Experience in the medical field with direct patient care.
• 2 years Experience as a Ophthalmic Assistant.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and medical staff. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to use Microsoft office products. (Preferred proficiency)
• Ability to work within Electronic Medical record. (Preferred proficiency)

Nice To Haves

• Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) is preferred within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in taking patient histories.
• Preforms specified diagnostic tests and procedures within the scope of certification.
• Preforms instrument maintenance in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Provides patient education on tests, procedures, and diagnosis.
• Coordinates communication with patients regarding their care to include phone calls, emails, faxes, and letters.
• Schedules appointments with appropriate providers and documents requests, reports received, and approvals.
• Compiles medical work up results for provider review.
• Writing, editing, and filing patient medical records.
• Complete in Basket tasks, including medication refills, schedule appointments and complete requests.
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned