Ophthalmology Assistant - Peds - Summerlin

Location:Summerlin Peds Ophthalmology -11390 Summerlin Square DriveFort Myers Beach FL 33931

Department: LCH - Peds Ophthalmology

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$18.64 - $23.30 / hour

The Ophthalmology Assistant ensures an excellent customer experience while assisting the patient and the care team in an outpatient practice. This position is responsible for patient safety, assisting in minor procedures, rooming patients, and the safe operation of medical equipment. Handles and administers ophthalmic solutions according to regulatory standards and organizational policy and procedure. This position is responsible for the collection, communication and documentation of accurate patient information/data and maintaining medical records according to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures. Coordinates and facilitates requests for information, prescriptions and medications as directed by the provider. Addresses patient questions/concerns with information as directed by the provider. Provides scheduling support, authorization assistance, scanning or other medical practice assistance as directed.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of Ophthalmology Assistant or Medical Assistant accredited training program preferred. 1 year experience in a physicians

office or hospital outpatient department may be accepted in lieu of degree/diploma fromaccredited ophthalmology or medical assistant program.

Experience:

Ophthalmology Assistant experience preferred but not required.

Licensure:

N/A

Certification:

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification preferred.

Other:

Medical terminology, basic knowledge of ocular disease, communication skills and proficiency with electronic health record required.

US:FL:Fort Myers Beach