Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology - FT - Day

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40

Job Information Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Ophthalmic Assistants provide vision care under the supervision of a licensed ophthalmologist. They assist with taking patient histories, performing diagnostic tests and procedures, patient scheduling and exam room preparation. Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Required Experience Qualifications 2 years Experience in the medical field with direct patient care. Preferred 2 years Experience as a Ophthalmic Assistant. Preferred Skills and Abilities Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and medical staff. (Required proficiency) Ability to use Microsoft office products. (Preferred proficiency) Ability to work within Electronic Medical record. (Preferred proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) is preferred within 24 months of hire. What you will do Assist physician in taking patient histories. Preforms specified diagnostic tests and procedures within the scope of certification. Preforms instrument maintenance in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Provides patient education on tests, procedures, and diagnosis. Coordinates communication with patients regarding their care to include phone calls, emails, faxes, and letters. Schedules appointments with appropriate providers and documents requests, reports received, and approvals. Compiles medical work up results for provider review. Writing, editing, and filing patient medical records. Complete in Basket tasks, including medication refills, schedule appointments and complete requests. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site;

No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing:

Occasionally 1-3

Hours Carrying:

Frequently 3-5 Hours Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3

Hours Crawling:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Crouching:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:

Continuously greater than 5 hours

Feeling:

Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hours

Handling:

Continuously greater than 5 hours

Hearing:

Continuously greater than 5 hours

Kneeling:

Occasionally 1-3

Hours Lifting:

Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 20 lbs

Operate Foot Controls:

Frequently 3-5

Hours Pulling:

Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 20 lbs

Pushing:

Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 20 lbs Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 10 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 10 lbs

Repetitive Motions:

Frequently 3-5

Hours Sitting:

Frequently 3-5

Hours Standing:

Occasionally 1-3

Hours Stooping:

Occasionally 1-3

Hours Talking:

Frequently 3-5

Hours Walking:

Frequently 3-5

Hours Working Conditions Chemical:

Occasionally 1-3

Hours Combative Patients:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Dusts:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Electrical:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Infectious Diseases:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Needle Stick:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Noise/Sounds:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Other Atmospheric Conditions:

Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to

Blood and Body Fluids:

Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to

Hazardous Drugs:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Vibration:

Rarely less than 1 hour Wet and/or

Humid:

Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.

Nursing:

nursingcareers@stormontvail.org

Allied Health:

alliedhealth@stormontvail.org

Ancillary:

ancillary@stormontvail.org Interested in working in Healthcare but don't know where to start? Reach out to our Career Counselor, Morgan Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O'Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O'Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.