Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

 

 

Our Eye Center in Zephyrhills is seeking a full-time Ophthalmology Assistant.  Typical hours are 8:00AM-5:00PM.  

Job Summary: Assists providers in daily clinical functions in the department. Previous experience required. 

WHAT DOES FLORIDA MEDICAL CLINIC ORLANDO HEALTH HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best.  From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth Offers Medical Benefits including: Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan Discounts at our medical facilities Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment Values and appreciates its employees Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions of the Position:

Completes the start of day processes Logs on work station Pulls charts for incoming correspondence, places it on appropriate provider’s desk in organized by priority Properly rooms patients Prepares patient for examination or treatment Prepares necessary equipment needed for the visit Confirms information required by provider is present (labs, surgery records, etc.) and necessary tests are performed and results available Notifies provider when patient is ready and is available to assist Assists provider during examination Assists/Scribes for the doctors - anticipates provider needs Documents any procedures performed Sees that authorizations are obtained and insurance eligibility approved for procedures before they are performed Obtains informed consent prior to procedures being performed Writes out prescriptions, both for glasses and medications for provider’s signature Completes drop schedules and/or instructions for patients Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures in the office Processes and assists with requests and paperwork Completion of forms requested by patients Delivers charts for dictation throughout the day Assists with scanning when needed Addresses and handles clinical tasks Handles patient calls: Notifies patients of test results and instructions from provider Triages patient calls and needs Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education Completes the end of day processes Cleans and covers equipment Collects red bags as necessary Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed Stocks, cleans and sanitizes exam/work-up lanes Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin (A-Scan & doctors) Ensures all rooms are closed down Logs off work station

Additional Responsibilities:

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

Physical and Mental Demands:

Physical requirements Able to stand or walk for long periods and move around quickly in tight spaces Use of proper body mechanics Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making High level verbal and written communication skills Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

Job Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED equivalent Strong customer service orientation Strong team player Basic computer proficiency Ability to refract and perform other testing as needed  Minimum 1 experience required.

Ideal for an internal candidate looking to transition into an Ophthalmology Technician position in the future!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status