Ophthalmology Assistant
Ophthalmology Assistant
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About Our Company
Were 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 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: @ @ @ @ @ @ or @.
Job Description
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.
Education Certification Computer and Training Requirements:
- High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent required. Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred.
- 0 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.
- 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 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.
Travel: Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.
About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMDs benefit platform includes Medical Dental Life Disability Vision FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed gender/sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression (including transgender status) national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability genetic information marital status pregnancy military status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state and local laws.
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