Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmology, FT, Days
Columbia, SC 
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Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for performing various technical procedures for patients and obtaining medical information from patients during their office visits and for using this information to perform related tasks. Assists with obtaining pre-certifications and performing referrals when needed for patients.

Accountabilities

  • Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patient. - 5%

  • Maintains patient's medical record via electronic medical record.\u00A0\u2013 5%

  • Sets up and assists with office procedures.\u00A0 - 5%

  • Performs within scope of training and certification to do procedures/tests including: Autorefraction using the Topcon Autorefractor, refraction using the Jackson Cross Cylinder Method, Humphrey visual field, OCT, IOL master, Pachymeter, checking vision using Snellen Chart, Goldman Tonometry or Tonopen, brightness acuity testing, Sonometric scans, stereo testing, color deficiency testing, EOM's checking pupils for Afferent Pupillary deficiency. \u2013 40%

  • Assist physician by scribing, and performing various tasks during patient exam.\u00A0

    \u2013 20%

  • Schedules surgeries, follow up appointments and referrals as requested. Obtains pre-certification for all surgeries.\u00A0\u00A0\u2013 5%

  • Phones/faxes in prescriptions for medications and glasses per physician orders.\u00A0

    \u2013 5%

  • Receives and returns phone calls, screening and forwarding those requiring physician action. \u2013 5%

  • Monitors and maintains stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.\u00A0

    \u2013 5%

  • Provides education/training to patient/family. \u2013 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Medical Terminology - highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

  • Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and data entry

  • Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

  • Mathematical skills

  • Related Optic Equipment

  • Previous Ophthalmology experience - Preferred

    Work Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Location

    100 Palmetto Health Pky Parkri

    Facility

    3104 Ophthalmology 100 PH Pkwy 350

    Department

    31041000 Ophthalmology 100 PH Pkwy 350-Practice Operations

    Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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    Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

    Job Summary

    Responsible for performing various technical procedures for patients and obtaining medical information from patients during their office visits and for using this information to perform related tasks. Assists with obtaining pre-certifications and performing referrals when needed for patients.

    Accountabilities

    • Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patient. - 5%

    • Maintains patient's medical record via electronic medical record.\u00A0\u2013 5%

    • Sets up and assists with office procedures.\u00A0 - 5%

    • Performs within scope of training and certification to do procedures/tests including: Autorefraction using the Topcon Autorefractor, refraction using the Jackson Cross Cylinder Method, Humphrey visual field, OCT, IOL master, Pachymeter, checking vision using Snellen Chart, Goldman Tonometry or Tonopen, brightness acuity testing, Sonometric scans, stereo testing, color deficiency testing, EOM's checking pupils for Afferent Pupillary deficiency. \u2013 40%

    • Assist physician by scribing, and performing various tasks during patient exam.\u00A0

      \u2013 20%

    • Schedules surgeries, follow up appointments and referrals as requested. Obtains pre-certification for all surgeries.\u00A0\u00A0\u2013 5%

    • Phones/faxes in prescriptions for medications and glasses per physician orders.\u00A0

      \u2013 5%

    • Receives and returns phone calls, screening and forwarding those requiring physician action. \u2013 5%

    • Monitors and maintains stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.\u00A0

      \u2013 5%

    • Provides education/training to patient/family. \u2013 5%

    Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

    This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

    Minimum Requirements

    • Medical Terminology - highly preferred

    Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

    • Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and data entry

    • Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

    • Mathematical skills

    • Related Optic Equipment

    • Previous Ophthalmology experience - Preferred

      Work Shift

      Day (United States of America)

      Location

      100 Palmetto Health Pky Parkri

      Facility

      3104 Ophthalmology 100 PH Pkwy 350

      Department

      31041000 Ophthalmology 100 PH Pkwy 350-Practice Operations

      Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

       

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