Ophthalmology Assistant

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our communityOur Cataract Specialists Office in Tampa is seeking a full-time Ophthalmology Assistant. will be responsible for following provider in each room. Will train Modified full time employment - 40 or fewer hours per week but able to maintain benefits. Job Summary: Assists providers in daily clinical functions in the departmentWHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working forProvides excellent training programs and opportunities for growthOffers Medical Benefits including:Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible planDiscounts at our medical facilitiesCigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plansSupports Incentive based Wellness ProgramsOffers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisionsProvides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy optionsSupports Paid Time Off and HolidaysGives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employmentValues and appreciates its employeesBoasts a reputation for superior health care and quality serviceEssential Functions of the Position:Completes the start of day processesLogs on work stationPulls charts for incoming correspondence, places it on appropriate provider's desk in organized by priorityProperly rooms patientsPrepares patient for examination or treatmentPrepares necessary equipment needed for the visitConfirms information required by provider is present (labs, surgery records, etc.) and necessary tests are performed and results availableNotifies provider when patient is ready and is available to assistAssists provider during examinationAssists/Scribes for the doctors - anticipates provider needsDocuments any procedures performedSees that authorizations are obtained and insurance eligibility approved for procedures before they are performedObtains informed consent prior to procedures being performedWrites out prescriptions, both for glasses and medications for provider's signatureCompletes drop schedules and/or instructions for patientsPrepare for and assist in surgical procedures in the officeProcesses and assists with requests and paperworkCompletion of forms requested by patientsDelivers charts for dictation throughout the dayAssists with scanning when neededAddresses and handles clinical tasksHandles patient calls:Notifies patients of test results and instructions from providerTriages patient calls and needsDistributes, reviews, and teaches patient educationCompletes the end of day processesCleans and covers equipmentCollects red bags as necessaryMonitors and replaces sharps containers when neededStocks, cleans and sanitizes exam/work-up lanesEmpties HIPAA container into destruction bin (A-Scan & doctors)Ensures all rooms are closed downLogs off work stationAdditional Responsibilities:Maintains an organized and clean work areaParticipates in maintenance of clinical suppliesAssists with pulling charts and filing when workload permitsPerforms other incidental and related duties as required and assignedPhysical and Mental Demands:Physical requirementsAble to stand or walk for long periods and move around quickly in tight spacesUse of proper body mechanicsNormal concentration and normal complexity of decision makingHigh level verbal and written communication skillsAbove average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyOccupational Exposure:High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazardsJob Qualifications:High school graduate or GED equivalentStrong customer service orientationStrong team playerBasic computer proficiencyAbility to refract and perform other testing as needed Ideal for an internal candidate looking to transition into an Ophthalmology Technician position in the futureWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status