Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Crystal Run Healthcare Position Available In Orange, New York

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Crystal Run Healthcare

Requisition Number:

2302212

Job Category:

Healthcare Delivery

Primary Location:

Goshen, NY, US Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Details:

Location:

7 Hatfield Lane, Goshen, NY, 10924

Secondary Location:

61 Emerald Plaza, Rock Hill, NY 12775

Department:

Ophthalmology Schedule:

Full time, 38 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, hours between 8:00AM – 6:00. This is position is 4 days x 10 hours.

Primary Responsibilities:

Participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective manner. Under close supervision perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests, and may perform refraction
Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal
May administer dilation or anesthetic drops
May assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training
Performs stocking and maintenance functions
Maintains physical environment of exam and procedure rooms
Cleans and stocks rooms daily and maintains appropriate supply of sample drug medications as needed
Assists with ordering medical/office suppliesPrepares for transport of contaminated instruments and equipment for sterilization
Facilitates calibration, maintenance, and monitoring of equipment as needed
Performs various clerical functions
Assists with appointments and telephone call screening activities
Answers phones, takes messages and relays to appropriate individuals
Under direction of physician, may call pharmacy with prescription refills and records prescriptions in patient’s chart
Files test results, forms, and letters into medical record
Demonstrates a positive, concerned, and sensitive response in the workplace
Interacts with patients, visitors, and all personnel in a courteous manner
Resolves conflict in a healthy and constructive manner
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
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings
Supports the development of other staff and formal learners
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualification:

Certification as a certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of directly related experience working for an Ophthalmologist
Experience with

EPIC EMR

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2302212 Business Segment
Optum Employee Status
Regular Job Level
Individual Contributor Travel
No Additional Locations Rock Hill, NY, US Overtime Status
Non-exempt Schedule
Full-time Shift
Day Job Telecommuter Position
No