Position Summary
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Job title:
Ophthalmic Assistant
Status:
Full time 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:
Tampa, FL
Job Summary:
Assists patients in the Ophthalmology Department with their optical needs.
Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?
•
Education & Career Growth
- Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs. •
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs. •
Financial & Retirement
- Up to
5% employer match
on retirement contributions. •
Work-Life Balance
-
Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options. •
Family & Pet Support
- Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions. • Completes the start of day processes o Logs on work station o Pulls charts for incoming correspondence, places it on appropriate provider's desk in organized by priority • Properly rooms patients o Prepares patient for examination or treatment o Prepares necessary equipment needed for the visit o Confirms information required by provider is present (labs, surgery records, etc.) and necessary tests are performed and results available o Notifies provider when patient is ready and is available to assist • Assists provider during examination o Anticipates provider needs o Documents any procedures performed o Sees that authorizations are obtained and insurance eligibility approved for procedures before they are performed o Obtains informed consent prior to procedures being performed o Writes out prescriptions, both for glasses and medications for provider's signature o Completes drop schedules and/or instructions for patients o Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures in the office • Processes and assists with requests and paperwork o Completion of forms requested by patients o Delivers charts for dictation throughout the day o Assists with scanning when needed • Addresses and handles clinical tasks • Handles patient calls: o Notifies patients of test results and instructions from provider o Triages patient calls and needs • Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education • Completes the end of day processes o Cleans and covers equipment o Collects red bags as necessary o Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed o Stocks, cleans and sanitizes exam/work-up lanes o Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin (A-Scan & doctors) o Ensures all rooms are closed down o Logs off work station
Other Related Functions • Maintains an organized and clean work area • Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies • Assists with pulling charts and filing when workload permits • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
Qualifications
Education/Training • High School Diploma or equivalent require
Licensure/Certification None
Experience • Strong customer service orientation • Strong team player • Basic computer proficiency
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Job title:
Ophthalmic Assistant
Status:
Full time 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:
Tampa, FL
Job Summary:
Assists patients in the Ophthalmology Department with their optical needs.
Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?
•
Education & Career Growth
- Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs. •
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs. •
Financial & Retirement
- Up to
5% employer match
on retirement contributions. •
Work-Life Balance
-
Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options. •
Family & Pet Support
- Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions. • Completes the start of day processes o Logs on work station o Pulls charts for incoming correspondence, places it on appropriate provider's desk in organized by priority • Properly rooms patients o Prepares patient for examination or treatment o Prepares necessary equipment needed for the visit o Confirms information required by provider is present (labs, surgery records, etc.) and necessary tests are performed and results available o Notifies provider when patient is ready and is available to assist • Assists provider during examination o Anticipates provider needs o Documents any procedures performed o Sees that authorizations are obtained and insurance eligibility approved for procedures before they are performed o Obtains informed consent prior to procedures being performed o Writes out prescriptions, both for glasses and medications for provider's signature o Completes drop schedules and/or instructions for patients o Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures in the office • Processes and assists with requests and paperwork o Completion of forms requested by patients o Delivers charts for dictation throughout the day o Assists with scanning when needed • Addresses and handles clinical tasks • Handles patient calls: o Notifies patients of test results and instructions from provider o Triages patient calls and needs • Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education • Completes the end of day processes o Cleans and covers equipment o Collects red bags as necessary o Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed o Stocks, cleans and sanitizes exam/work-up lanes o Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin (A-Scan & doctors) o Ensures all rooms are closed down o Logs off work station
Other Related Functions • Maintains an organized and clean work area • Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies • Assists with pulling charts and filing when workload permits • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
Qualifications
Education/Training • High School Diploma or equivalent require
Licensure/Certification None
Experience • Strong customer service orientation • Strong team player • Basic computer proficiency