Ophthalmology Assistant

3 days ago

Tucson, Arizona, United States Banner Health Full time

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

PPA-Ophthalmology Alvernon-Cli

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

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The Ophthalmology Assistant will be assisting providers that work with complex cases, working closely with patients for continuity of care, updating clinic forms for internal use and tracking, assisting in office procedures when needed, preforming general testing pertaining to eye care, administrative work consisting of phone calls with patients, watching clinic flow and supporting when necessary.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location:

707 N Alvernon Way, Suite 301

Tucson, AZ

Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an ophthalmologist. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills necessary to provide appropriate patient care.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording medical history and performing basic visual measurement tests.

2. Assists in setting up for various procedures such as eye lid excision, eye lash removal, foreign object removal, suture removal and dressing change.

3. Prepares treatment rooms for patient exams, disposes of contaminated supplies and prepares instruments to be sent to sterilization.

4. Instructs patients on home medicines and administers medications as directed by physician. Sends refill authorizations to physician through EMR.

5. Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.

6. Maintains ophthalmic equipment and instruments.

7. This position works under general direction of a physician, performing only those procedures that fall within the scope of their certification or licensure. This position interacts with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as pharmacies, physician offices and vendors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Knowledge as normally obtained through graduation from an Accredited Ophthalmology Assisting Program. Completion of an approved ophthalmology assistant training program as defined by state regulations. An uncertified Ophthalmology Assistant will be placed in this position up to, but no more than 1 year in order to obtain certification. BLS certified required.

Must possess at least 1 year of experience working in a healthcare facility.

Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

Experience working as an ophthalmology assistant, optometry assistant, or medical assistant.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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