Ophthalmic Assistant I

44740BR

Extended Job Title:

Ophthalmic Assistant I

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Employees in this classification provide support to the Ophthalmology Specialty Clinics. Responsibilities

include preparing patients for examinations, assisting the ophthalmologists during the examinations, and

assuring a steady and even flow of patients through the clinic. Work is performed under direct supervision.

Requisition ID:

44740BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Greets patients, shows them to exam room, takes initial brief history, and records patient's chief complaint, any meds patient is taking, and any other pertinent information in chart. Performs vision screen, if applicable

• Opens clinic, checks, daily schedules and ensures all necessary charts are complete and available.

• Retrieves test results from other entities as necessary

• May perform various visual acuity and color vision tests; dilates patient's eyes, as necessary

• Assists Ophthalmologists with examinations and various procedures

• Equipment lens and exam rooms are clean and neat and stocked, as needed

• Required clinic forms are stocked and available

• Receives incoming calls, from patients.

• Coordinates with UMC or Surgical Center for Surgery dates for Ophthalmologist to perform surgeries, and schedules patients accordingly.

• Ensures surgical facility has the necessary documentation for the surgery, in a timely manner

• Prepares instruments to be picked up for auto-claving and sterilization

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Manager, or Physician.

• Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.

• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).

• Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eligibility for certification as ophthalmic assistant

• At least 1 year experience in working for an ophthalmologist

• Customer service in a healthcare setting

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

• Bilingual in Spanish

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Clinical Operations OPTHO

Required Attachments:

Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group:

Skilled Technicians

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent

• No work experience required

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code:

HM

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:

68Y

Air Force Specialty Code:

4V0X1

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