Ophthalmic Assistant

Summit Medical Group is hiring for a full time Ophthalmology Assistant to join our team in our New Providence, NJ office! This is a great time to join our growing organization - we offer great benefits, generous Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement and an annual bonus!

The Ophthalmology Assistant is responsible for:

Essential Job functions:

• Responsible for assisting with patient visits, scheduling appointments/Diagnostic procedures, maintaining the equipment and instruments and ordering supplies.
• Performs analyses of patient, glasses on Lensometer, documents vision test, and performs Visual Fields, HRT, and all other tests as ordered by the physician and contact lens lessons.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Cleans and/or sterilizes equipment and instruments.
• Prepares the examination room, escorts patients into room and cleans room when exam is complete.
• Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to department guidelines.
• Completes referrals according to departmental guidelines.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of tasking in Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Performs appropriate chart prep.
• Communicates to Supervisor appropriately and promptly.
• Reconciles encounters daily according to policy and guidelines.
• Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner, directs call and takes accurate messages.
• Confirms future appointments as needed. Reconciles Televox cancellation list.
• Obtains, verifies and updates patient information including demographics, insurance, HIPAA forms and financial waivers.
• Submits detailed accurate records and payments to the accounting department daily.
• Accurately documents allergies and reconciles medication list in EHR.

General Job functions:

• Demonstrates understanding of entire contact lens ordering process and patient.
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
• Other job duties as required.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent required. Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred.
• 0 – 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of visions procedures required.
• Knowledge of sterilization processes required.
• Knowledge of vision equipment/instruments required.
• Experience with Ophthalmology equipment/instruments preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
• Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
• Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Travel: Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location