Position Status

Full time

Hours per week

40

Job Information

A Brief Overview

Ophthalmic Assistants provide vision care under the supervision of a licensed ophthalmologist. They assist with taking patient histories, performing diagnostic tests and procedures, patient scheduling and exam room preparation.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED Required

Experience Qualifications

2 years Experience in the medical field with direct patient care. Preferred
2 years Experience as a Ophthalmic Assistant. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

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)

About the Job

Licenses and Certifications

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

What you will do

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.

Required for All Jobs

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility
No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Carrying: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Grasping (Fine Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hours
Grasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hours
Handling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Hearing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 20 lbs
Operate Foot Controls: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 20 lbs
Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 20 lbs
Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 10 lbs
Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 10 lbs
Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour