Ophthalmic Assistant And Certified Medical Assistant - Eye Department

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Ophthalmic Assistant and Certified Medical Assistant

• Eye Department

Department: Ophthalmology/Optometry

• CPG

Usual Schedule: Varying day off- 8am-5pm

Regions:

On Call Requirements: N/A

Job Category: Patient Care

Work Location: Outpatient Svcs at The Fields

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 38609

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: N/A

Education Requirements: HS Diploma/GED

Shift: Day

Location: Champaign, IL

Holiday Requirements: N/A

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Ophthalmic Assistant is an unlicensed health professional who maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, and assists physicians and nurses with patient screening, diagnostic testing, exams and in-office procedures. Demonstrates strong customer service skills and compassion and caring in dealing with others. The Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care support duties in a medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensures that the office runs smoothly.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

H.S. Diploma/GED

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) From the following certification bodies: National Health Career Association (NHA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or American Allied Health (AAH) upon hire or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) From the following certification bodies: American Medical Technologists (AMT) or the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) upon hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

None Specified

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Terminology

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Strong customer service skills; self motivated and positive attitude.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completes initial patient screening. Documents pertinent patient information in EMR.

• Performs ophthalmic diagnostic testing and related tasks/duties using applicable equipment and methodology.

• Assists physicians and/or nursing staff with various procedures using appropriate techniques.

• Assists nurses with patient communication through the EMR worklist.

• Maintains patient care environment and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety.

• Gathers medical records and patient information

• Performs Visual acuity screening

• Performs Ophthalmic preliminary and diagnostic tests

• Prepares medication for in-office administration

• Assists with in-office procedures

• Processes prescriptions and testing orders following department protocols

• Maintains and cleans ophthalmic instruments

• Instills eye drops

• Assist with patient scheduling

• Assist with training of other Ophthalmic Assistants and/or CMAs

• Is a Certified Medical Assistant

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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