Ophthalmic Medical Assistant (Uncertified)

Job Description

Graystone Eye is looking for an individual who is willing to serve our patients with one Vision in mind:

Achieving Exemplary Clinical Outcomes

&

Providing an Unparalleled Experience for Patients, Employees, and Families

This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data-collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper, professional diagnosis of patients' conditions.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Problem-solver with analytical skills.

Personable; empathetic with patient's needs and concerns.

Well-organized with attention to detail.

Ability to work as a team member.

Demonstrated computer literacy.

Willing to travel to satellite locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication & Patient Care

Interacts with all patients using the level of respect and professionalism required by this practice.

Acquaint all new patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests.

Learn to obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.

Learn to perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:

Visual Acuity

Lensometry

Applanation Tonometry

Confrontational Visual Field Testing

Stereo Testing

Evaluation of Motility

Pupillary Function Tests

Color Plates

Accurate Refractometry

Angle Assessment

Dilation of Pupils

Schirmers

Amsler Grid

Administer topical and oral medication under direct supervision of a physician

Humphrey Visual Field Testing

Learn to perform other testing and tasks specific to the physician's clinic needs.

Learn the steps necessary to educate all cataract evaluation patients regarding what a cataract is and how they are removed using eye model or photo as an educational tool. Be able to briefly describe mono-focal vs. multi-focal lenses

Learn the duties of an ophthalmic scribe.

Coding

Learn coding and requirements for specific codes and modifiers

Learn documentation requirements for E & M coding

Learn how to be consistently accurate in coding patient's visits

Administrative

Seek advice from more senior staff as necessary; never performing beyond capabilities.

Maintain stock levels and cleanliness of exam lanes.

Perform other duties, as required.

Work Culture

Demonstrate support of staff involvement in approved clinic activities

Demonstrate supportive teamwork attitude

Acknowledge co workers verbally and non-verbally

Communicate and behave professionally at all times, demonstrate flexibility, using appropriate communication techniques, verbally validates other perspectives

Continuous Learning / Training / Employee Development

Assume responsibility for continuous learning by attending in-services, staff meetings and updates.

Complete assigned Continuing Education Training

Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units or measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Abilities

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma

Three to six months related experience preferred

Certification within one year of hire to retain position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and speak or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.