Vision Assistant

CARIDAD CENTER

POSITION TITLE: Vision Program Assistant

REPORTS TO: Healthcare Administrator

SCHEDULE: EVERY FRIDAY IN LAKE WORTH AND EVERY OTHER SATURDAY IN BELLE GLADE

FLSA STATUS: [ ] Exempt [ X ] Non-Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY:

The Caridad Center offers comprehensive medical, vision, & dental care for the uninsured and underserved children & families of Palm Beach County. More than 700 doctors, dentists, nurses, dental hygienists, as well as many others in the area of outreach & education, give their time so generously to help our cause. The Caridad Center strives to ensure that the uninsured and underserved individuals and families of Palm Beach County receive our life-changing healthcare, education, and outreach programs. Caridad gives families a fighting chance to stay healthy and to get the proper medical, vision, & dental treatment. For thousands of people in Palm Beach County who come from all walks of life, Caridad is the only hope they will have for living a healthy life.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vision Program Assistant is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of patient care and administrative functions within the clinic. This role involves scheduling appointments, assisting patients, and managing medical records. Key duties include conducting ophthalmic procedures, maintaining inventory, and ensuring cleanliness and sterilization of equipment. The Vision Program Assistant also gathers program data, supports special projects, and develops case management plans for social services through thorough needs assessments. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to support the overall functionality and patient care services of the clinic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedules and manages initial and follow-up patient appointments.
• Facilitates incoming phone calls and provides patient assistance.
• Ensures completion of Volunteer Physician Referral Forms.
• Conducts ophthalmic pre- and post-appointment procedures.
• Manages both physical and electronic patient medical records
• Gathers and reports vision program data as required.
• Ensures adequate stock of ophthalmic medications, including regular checks on expiration dates.
• Sanitizes and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and furnishings in between patients.
• Assists in the completion of special projects as needed.
• Creates initial case management plan for social services through needs evaluation and assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school Diploma Required.
• Associate's Degree or other relevant Post Secondary Education preferred.
• (English/Spanish) Required
• Trilingual (English/Spanish/Creole) Preferred
• 2 years of Ophthalmology experience preferred
• 2 years of experience with Athena EMR or other Electronic Medical Record System.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

Caridad Center, Inc. does not discriminate against employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerning employment opportunity is incorporated in the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual. The Caridad Center, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as Amended (ADAAA).

This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Continued employment is dependent on availability of funding resources.

RACIAL EQUITY STATEMENT:

Caridad Center Inc., vows to be a reliable partner and a strong advocate in the advancement

of racial equity for marginalized individuals in our organization, and in our community at large. We aim to bring awareness of social and institutional racism (in its many different forms), to our organization and our community, for clear understanding of the mission of our team. We seek to be diverse and inclusive of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, and abilities both within our organization as well as the people we serve. We will foster a health system that addresses racial disparities and allows all individuals to receive equal treatment with positive outcomes.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Every weekend

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15