Ophthalmology Assistant

Job Description

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Our Cataract Specialists Office in Tampa is seeking a full-time Ophthalmology Assistant. will be responsible for following provider in each room. Will train! Modified full time employment - 40 or fewer hours per week but able to maintain benefits.

Job Summary: Assists providers in daily clinical functions in the department

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for

Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth

Offers Medical Benefits including:

Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan

Discounts at our medical facilities

Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans

Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs

Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions

Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options

Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays

Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment

Values and appreciates its employees

Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions of the Position:

Completes the start of day processes

Logs on work station

Pulls charts for incoming correspondence, places it on appropriate provider's desk in organized by priority

Properly rooms patients

Prepares patient for examination or treatment

Prepares necessary equipment needed for the visit

Confirms information required by provider is present (labs, surgery records, etc.) and necessary tests are performed and results available

Notifies provider when patient is ready and is available to assist

Assists provider during examination

Assists/Scribes for the doctors - anticipates provider needs

Documents any procedures performed

Sees that authorizations are obtained and insurance eligibility approved for procedures before they are performed

Obtains informed consent prior to procedures being performed

Writes out prescriptions, both for glasses and medications for provider's signature

Completes drop schedules and/or instructions for patients

Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures in the office

Processes and assists with requests and paperwork

Completion of forms requested by patients

Delivers charts for dictation throughout the day

Assists with scanning when needed

Addresses and handles clinical tasks

Handles patient calls:

Notifies patients of test results and instructions from provider

Triages patient calls and needs

Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education

Completes the end of day processes

Cleans and covers equipment

Collects red bags as necessary

Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed

Stocks, cleans and sanitizes exam/work-up lanes

Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin (A-Scan & doctors)

Ensures all rooms are closed down

Logs off work station

Additional Responsibilities:

Maintains an organized and clean work area

Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies

Assists with pulling charts and filing when workload permits

Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Physical and Mental Demands:

Physical requirements

Able to stand or walk for long periods and move around quickly in tight spaces

Use of proper body mechanics

Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making

High level verbal and written communication skills

Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

Job Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Strong customer service orientation

Strong team player

Basic computer proficiency

Ability to refract and perform other testing as needed

Ideal for an internal candidate looking to transition into an Ophthalmology Technician position in the future!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status