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Prisma Health

Ophthalmic Assistant Certified, Ophthalmology, FT, Days

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What they do

An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.

$40,092 / year median in South Carolina

+30% projected growth

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Job Description

Ophthalmic Assistant Certified, Ophthalmology, FT, Days Prisma Health - 3.5 Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Full Job Description Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Responsible for performing various technical procedures for patients and obtaining medical information from patients during their office visits and for using this information to perform related tasks. Assists with obtaining pre-certifications and performing referrals when needed for patients. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patient. Maintains patient's medical record via electronic medical record. Sets up and assists with office procedures. Performs within scope of training and certification to do procedures/tests including: Autorefraction using the Topcon auto-refractor, refraction using the Jackson Cross Cylinder Method, Humphrey visual field, OCT, IOL master, pachymeter, checking vision using Snellen Chart, Goldman Tonometry or Tono pen, brightness acuity testing, sonometric scans, stereo testing, color deficiency testing, EOM's checking pupils for afferent pupillary deficiency. Assists physician by scribing and performing various tasks during patient exam. Schedules surgeries, follow up appointments and referrals as requested. Obtains pre-certifications for all surgeries. Phones/faxes in prescriptions for medications and glasses per physician orders Receives and returns phone calls, screening and forwarding those requiring physician action. Monitors and maintains stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Provides education/training to patient/family Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned. Completion of Ophthalmology Certification Program Experience - No experience defined. In Lieu Of Three (3) years of Ophthalmology experience may be substituted for completion of an Ophthalmology Certification Program Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
CERT OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSISTANT - C073
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database) Data entry skills Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 4 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 3104 Ophthalmology 100 PH Pkwy 350 Department 31041000 Ophthalmology 100 PH Pkwy 350-Practice Operations Share your talent with us!
Our vision is simple:
to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance