What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Assistant position at Florida Medical Clinic?
Position Summary
Assists patients in the Optical Department with their optical needs
Must possess strong computer and communication skills and be able to stand for long periods of time. Customer service focused and ability to multi-task
Location: 38101 Market Square Zephyrhills, 33542
Essential Functions.
o Pulls charts for incoming correspondence, places it on appropriate provider's desk in organized by priority
o Prepares necessary equipment needed for the visit
o Confirms information required by provider is present (labs, surgery records, etc.) and necessary tests are performed
and results available
o Notifies provider when patient is ready and is available to assist
o Documents any procedures performed
o Sees that authorizations are obtained and insurance eligibility approved for procedures before they are performed
o Obtains informed consent prior to procedures being performed
o Writes out prescriptions, both for glasses and medications for provider's signature
o Completes drop schedules and/or instructions for patients
o Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures in the office
o Delivers charts for dictation throughout the day
o Assists with scanning when needed
o Triages patient calls and needs
o Collects red bags as necessary
o Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed
o Stocks, cleans and sanitizes exam/work-up lanes
o Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin (A-Scan & doctors)
o Ensures all rooms are closed down
o Logs off work station
- Completes the start of day processes
o Pulls charts for incoming correspondence, places it on appropriate provider's desk in organized by priority
- Properly rooms patients
o Prepares necessary equipment needed for the visit
o Confirms information required by provider is present (labs, surgery records, etc.) and necessary tests are performed
and results available
o Notifies provider when patient is ready and is available to assist
- Assists provider during examination
o Documents any procedures performed
o Sees that authorizations are obtained and insurance eligibility approved for procedures before they are performed
o Obtains informed consent prior to procedures being performed
o Writes out prescriptions, both for glasses and medications for provider's signature
o Completes drop schedules and/or instructions for patients
o Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures in the office
- Processes and assists with requests and paperwork
o Delivers charts for dictation throughout the day
o Assists with scanning when needed
- Addresses and handles clinical tasks
- Handles patient calls:
o Triages patient calls and needs
- Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education
- Completes the end of day processes
o Collects red bags as necessary
o Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed
o Stocks, cleans and sanitizes exam/work-up lanes
o Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin (A-Scan & doctors)
o Ensures all rooms are closed down
o Logs off work station
Other Related Functions
- 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
Education/Training
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a drug-free workplace and maintains a policy in which new hires will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing. This policy is intended to comply with applicable laws regarding drug testing and any privacy rights
