Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

HCA Healthcare
Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/1/2023 CLOSED ON 1/30/2024

Job Posting for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant at HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Certified Ophthalmic Assistant today with Tulane Medical Center.

Benefits

Tulane Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Performs high quality ophthalmic procedures, focusing on patient care and education. Prepares patient for physician. Collects patient’s medical history. Performs basic testing of acuity, color vision, lensometry, tonometry, and other basic tests. Maintains Ophthalmic office equipment. Supports and helps achieve departmental goals. Performs all other duties as assigned

  • Prepares patient for physician, by collection of patient history, transferring patient, and informing patient.
  • Documents and maintains records of examinations/procedures in charts and Meditech.
  • Performs assigned room cleanup tasks including disposal, cleaning, inventory and restocking of supplies and equipment.
  • Performs acuity, lensometry, color vision, and other basic testing.
  • Assists physician in minor procedures.
  • Applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions and treatment.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: JCAHPO Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. CPR required.
  • Education Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Ophthalmic Program or equivalent.
  • Experience: One-year ophthalmology physician office experience preferred.
  • Special qualifications: Must be able to successfully complete established competencies for the position within designated probationary period. Must be able to perform all job specific competencies. Must be able to read small print and have good color vision. Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time without breaks. Must have excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Work schedule:  Ophthalmology Clinic - Full-time - Monday-Friday(8:00 AM-4:30 PM) 

Tulane Medical Center is a 235 bed teaching, research and medical center serving the greater New Orleans area. Tulane Medical Center has been named a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek in its 2019 listing of the top medical facilities. Of the 1,000 hospitals listed in the report, Tulane Medical Center is one of just 250 World’s Best Hospitals found in the United States. We were the only hospital in southern Louisiana on the list. At Tulane Medical Center, our mission statement reminds us that above all else we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. When we speak of our mission, we usually think about our dedication to patients and their families and our commitment to them. We are equally committed to our employees. You are part of an organization with a long history of compassion and service to patients. The degree to which we as an organization can provide quality healthcare service is highly dependent on how well you are able to perform your job.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

 


"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Ophthalmic Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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