Ophthalmic Service Specialist I
Ophthalmic Service Specialist I
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The USC Roski Eye Institute Department of Ophthalmology is seeking an Ophthalmic Service Specialist I to join its team.
This position is needed to support additional physicians and EMR administrative support at the Arcadia ophthalmology clinic. This (Ophthalmic Service Specialist I) is the central point for coordinating patient care/patient flow with the many different ophthalmology services. Such as preliminary testing and imaging. Additional income will be generated by added patient growth coupled with adequate staff support.
Job Summary:
Provides technical ophthalmic and administrative assistance to the medical staff of the service assigned.
Job Accountabilities include:
- Perform all necessary ophthalmic test and patient workup to assist the medical staff to diagnose patient problems. Assist with special procedures and minor surgery.
- Provides direct patient care on assigned service. Participates in patient care on other service when assigned service not in session or as requested by the department administrator.
- Serves in a liaison or triage capacity between the physician and patient to answer questions coordinate care or provide patient education.
- Assists in the orientation and supervision of technical staff residents and fellows who rotate through the service.
- Participates in and supports continuous improvement activities such as continuous improvement teams and educational sessions.
- Participates in continuing medication education activities.
- Ensure that patient preparation and paperwork is complete for pre op patients as required by surgery scheduling and admitting procedures.
- Perform various administrative duties as assigned such as ordering of supplies and medication. Ensures rooms are stocked daily with medications and ophthalmic supplies.
- Ensures confidentiality of all records and information related to patients physicians employees the organization and in related interests.
- Complies with all policies procedures regulatory and legal requirement as applicable.
- Perform all tasks in a safe manner in compliance with safety policies and according to applicable regulations. Maintains a neat workstation and environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education: High School or equivalent
Preferred Experience: 3 years
Preferred Field of Expertise: N/A
Applicant Attachments (Required): Application/Resume
Applicant Attachments (Optional): Cover Letter
Work Location: Arcadia Clinic Estelle Doheny Eye Institute (HC4)
Percentage of Time: 100%; 40 hours/week
The hourly rate range for this position is $41 per hour. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Minimum Education: High school or equivalentMinimum Certifications: Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
Minimum Experience: 3 years Or 3 years certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Minimum Skills: Ophthalmic technical experience in a clinical setting. Knowledge of medical terminology.
Preferred Certifications: Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) Certified Orthoptist (CO)
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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