What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retina Ophthalmic Assistant position at US Eye?
About US Eye: US Eye is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise. We are one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology and facial surgery. With 55 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 109 providers and more than 1,200 team members system wide, we deliver world class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia.
Job Summary
This position serves as a Scribe to the Retina surgeon in the clinic setting. Additionally, he or she performs basic ophthalmic testing procedures as directed by supervisor including, but not limited to: history taking, visual acuity, tonometry, motility, visual fields, pupil assessment, and administering dilation or anesthetic drops. Their work provides ophthalmologists with important information to help diagnose and treat patients. They may also perform various clerical, stocking and maintenance functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (other duties as required):
COMPETENCIES:
Work Environment
The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Fast-paced, deadline oriented, confidential department.
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.
Demonstrated ability to do excessive walking, standing, bending and stooping. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or control, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel and crouch.
The employee may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (50-90 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. with occasional overtime.
Travel
Travel and driving are required to the Sarasota, Venice, University Park, North Port and Englewood locations. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Summary
This position serves as a Scribe to the Retina surgeon in the clinic setting. Additionally, he or she performs basic ophthalmic testing procedures as directed by supervisor including, but not limited to: history taking, visual acuity, tonometry, motility, visual fields, pupil assessment, and administering dilation or anesthetic drops. Their work provides ophthalmologists with important information to help diagnose and treat patients. They may also perform various clerical, stocking and maintenance functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (other duties as required):
- Providing proper chart documentation as evidenced by chart audit error statistics and supervisor’s review.
- Participates in delivering patient care effectively as evidenced by company standards and policies.
- Performs stocking and maintenance functions as evidenced by inventory.
- Maintains physical environment of exam and procedure rooms as evidenced by company standards and policies.
- Performs various clerical functions such as, returning patient calls, processing prescriptions, recording patient information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and scanning pertinent information into EMR.
- Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace as evidenced by company policies and standards.
- Interacts with patients and visitors courteously as evidenced by company standards and policies.
- Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients and co-workers, demonstrates respect for individual, cultural and social differences.
- Contributes to the positive atmosphere of the work environment as evidenced by company standards and policies.
- Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
- Supports the development of other staff.
- Adherence to applicable laws, regulations and contractual obligations. Follows the principles of the Compliance Program as well as the US Eye Code of Conduct.
COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of material, methods, instruments and equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
- Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and manage time accordingly to meet deadlines and requirements of the organization.
Work Environment
The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Fast-paced, deadline oriented, confidential department.
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.
Demonstrated ability to do excessive walking, standing, bending and stooping. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or control, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel and crouch.
The employee may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (50-90 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. with occasional overtime.
Travel
Travel and driving are required to the Sarasota, Venice, University Park, North Port and Englewood locations. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A high school graduate or equivalent
- Excellent customer service skills
- Willingness to learn and excel
- A valid driver's license
- A history of safe driving as indicated by a driving record
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
