Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmology, FT, Days - Columbia South Carolina

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Posted On: 04/26/2024

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• Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patient. - 5%
• Maintains patient's medical record via electronic medical record.\u00A0\u2013 5%
• Sets up and assists with office procedures.\u00A0 - 5%
  • Performs within scope of training and certification to do procedures/tests including: Autorefraction using the Topcon Autorefractor, refraction using the Jackson Cross Cylinder Method, Humphrey visual field, OCT, IOL master, Pachymeter, checking vision using Snellen Chart, Goldman Tonometry or Tonopen, brightness acuity testing, Sonometric scans, stereo testing, color deficiency testing, EOM's checking pupils for Afferent Pupillary deficiency. \u2013 40%
    • Assist physician by scribing, and performing various tasks during patient exam.\u00A0 \u2013 20%
      • Schedules surgeries, follow up appointments and referrals as requested. Obtains pre-certification for all surgeries.\u00A0\u00A0\u2013 5%
        • Phones/faxes in prescriptions for medications and glasses per physician orders.\u00A0 \u2013 5%
          • Receives and returns phone calls, screening and forwarding those requiring physician action. \u2013 5%
            • Monitors and maintains stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.\u00A0 \u2013 5%
              • Provides education/training to patient/family. \u2013 5% Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements
                • Medical Terminology - highly preferred Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
                  • Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and data entry
                  • Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
                  • Mathematical skills
                  • Related Optic Equipment
                  • Previous Ophthalmology experience - Preferred Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 100 Palmetto Health Pky Parkri 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. More...

                        

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