Ophthalmic Assistant Non-Certified

Riverside Hospital
  • Hampton, Virginia
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Hampton, Virginia

    Hiring Range

    $18.90 - $24.60/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

    What you will do

    • Performs and records pertinent clinical measures to include Visual Acuities, Refractometry, Application Tonometry, Keratometry, Slit Lamp Exams, Visual Fields, OCT and other ancillary testing under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, Physicians and/or senior level technician. Identifies the patients complaint or reason for the visit and assess the patients immediate needs to ensure the patient is seen in a timely manner. Records pertinent medical, allergic, ophthalmic and family histories to include current prescriptions, glasses and contact lenses.
    • Communicates and documents essential information to physicians and team members. Prepares referral follow up letters and dictations for referring physicians for the physicians review and signature.
    • Facilitates patient education through videos and brochures. Prepares prescription refills for the physician's review and signature. Reviews and answers patient's voicemails and returns calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner.
    • Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with patients and their families or caregivers to project a favorable image of the office and facilitate quality patient care.
    • Effectively utilizes technology to increase efficiency including all equipment, Group Management, MedFlow, Electronic Health Record, Electronic Health Record, and Microsoft Office Programs.
    • Maintains clean and safe work area. Maintains a working knowledge of facility, OSHA, and HIPPA regulations.


    Qualifications

    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)


    Experience

    • 1 year Ophthalmology/Optometry Office (Preferred)

    To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHampton, Virginia
    Websiteriversideonline.com/careers

    Skills

    • Brochuresunmatched
    • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Medical Record Systemunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Ophthalmologyunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Prescription Fillingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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