Vision Services Assistant II

Essential Responsibilities

• Makes and cancels Optometry, Ophthalmology, medical clearances and diagnostic appointments.
• Obtains and prepares the appropriate medical information (records, files, forms, diagnostic results) for the provider.
• Documents concise and relevant medical and ocular histories in the medical record Electronically, set up lab, x-ray and other requisitions, as needed.
• Labs, x-rays and other requisitions, as needed.
• Labels specimen and Pathology Requests forms.
• Documents the specimens using departmental specific procedures.
• Sets up and assists with minor surgical procedures of the eye, as needed, by setting up supplies, handling instruments, etc.
• Calls patients with messages from providers and documents disposition.
• Documents, updates and processes records relating to provider appointments.
• Performs surgical scheduling functions, as needed.
• Participates in training and orientation of new personnel.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years (1,000 hours or more per year) recent experience in conducting objective ophthalmic testing on a regular basis, including but not limited to, experience in several of the following procedures: visual acuity testing, non-contact or contact tonometry, visual fields testing, lensometry, testing or color deficiency and depth perception or autorefraction.
• A High School Diploma/GED.
• A Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician.
• A Basic Life Support certification.
• Proficiency in ophthalmic procedures and testing as required by the employer.
• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmological terminology.
• Successfully completed PARRS II, AutoReg (where applicable), and ability to work with electronic medical record system.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams required.
• Knowledge of computer and computer keyboard.

Compliance Accountability

• Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other.