Ophthalmic Assistant

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Key Position Details:

• Full time position (80 hours every two-week pay period)
• 8- and 12-hour day / evening shifts
• No weekends

Job Description:

Assists in the care of the patient by conducting preliminary ocular testing and vision screening preparing the patient for the exam and/or in-office surgery in addition to assisting with the in-office procedures and foreign body removals. Uses effective patient communication and management of workflow to coordinate the care of the patient through referral consultation procedure scheduling and postoperative visits. Ensures that all patient rooms are clean and well stocked.

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs patient preparation assessments and eye exam.
  • Collects vital signs medication reconciliation allergies and chief complaint.
  • Collects patient and family history and ocular history.
  • Performs preliminary testing and basic exam.
  • Document in the electronic medical record.
• Provider surgical support.
  • Assists with surgical in-office procedures and foreign body removals.
  • Schedules surgeries including peri-operative/post-operative visits and obtains prior authorizations and referrals.
  • Conducts pre-surgery testing and patient education for surgical procedures.
• Department support.
  • Opens and closes patient rooms.
  • Provides patient contact lens insertion/removal training.
  • Answer and follow-up on calls from patients and suppliers.
• Department supply management/maintenance.
  • Orders and maintains ophthalmic supplies medications and diagnostic contact lens inventory.
  • Cleans and sterilizes equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 0 to 2 years medical/optical experience
• 0 to 2 years Familiarity with pre-certification and payer requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Vocational or Technical Training in a two year medical/optical program or a two year Ophthalmic Assistant program
• 0 to 2 years knowledge of complete eye exam tests and procedures as well as surgical assisting procedures

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology upon hire

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally up to 10 lbs. frequently

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Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind body spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars dedicated well-being navigators and many programs activities articles videos personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations mission values goals business practices and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision legal critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.