Ophthalmic Assistant II, Full Time, First Shift, Ophthalmology

Patient Population

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT POPULATION:
• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication and/or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Ophthalmic Assisting:
• Obtain vital signs, specimens, and other necessary information as required for proper evaluation of patients in accordance with the UC Health competencies always utilizing universal precautions.
• Performs treatments, administer medication and/or operates equipment safely.
• Administers ophthalmic dilating eye drops.
• Auxiliary procedures.
• Perform Visual Acuity Testing.
• Sellen distance acuity testing.
• Near Acuity testing.
• Color vision testing.
• Perform ophthalmic testing OCT, Optos, biometry, topography, autorefraction, intraocular pressure testing, visual field testing.
• Office Assisting:
• Greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, updating and filing patient medical records/insurance forms.
• Assists with patient flow through clinic by greeting and rooming patients, scribing and walking patients to appropriate department (front desk, technicians, and patient care coordinators) to complete patient visit.
• Maintain maintenance of the clinic area including but not to limited to: cleaning and stocking examination rooms, daily setup and securing of computer (laptops) equipment, and maintenance of diagnostic equipment.
• Cooking auxiliary services such as diagnostic testing/imaging, hospital procedures and/or admission, additional patient visits, and acquisition of pertinent medical records.
• Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services.
• Makes sure the Epic inbox is monitored and acted upon.
• Scribing:
• Accurately and thoroughly documents patient exams in electronic health record, noting specifically the exam components, diagnoses, treatment plans, orders, and medications.
• Reviews all chart notes and correspondence daily to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Scribes with other providers as assigned.
• Return routine patient telephone calls as directed and document actions taken.
• Leadership:
• Acts as a resource person for new personnel and/or temporary/agency staff working in the department, documenting and evaluating competency as required.
• Aid in the training of new employees.
• Other Duties As Assigned:
• Willingly accepts and completes any other task or requests that the manager assigns beyond items specifically listed in job description.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum Required: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience.