Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Responsible for performing various technical procedures for patients and obtaining medical information from patients during their office visits and for using this information to perform related tasks. Assists with obtaining pre-certifications and performing referrals when needed for patients.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Performs within scope of training to do procedures/tests including: Autorefraction using the Topcon Autorefractor, refraction using the Jackson Cross Cylinder Method, Humphrey visual field, OCT, IOL master, Pachymeter, checking vision using Snellen Chart, Goldman Tonometry or Tonopen, brightness acuity testing, Sonometric scans, stereo testing, color deficiency testing, EOM's checking pupils for Afferent Pupillary deficiency.
Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patient.
Maintains patient's medical record via electronic medical record.
Sets up and assists with office procedures.
Assist physician by scribing and performing various tasks during patient exam.
Schedules surgeries, follow up appointments and referrals as requested. Obtains pre-certifications for all surgeries.
Phones/faxes in prescriptions for glasses per physician orders.
Receives and returns phone calls, forwarding those requiring physician action.
Monitors and maintains stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
Provides education/training to patient/family.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
In Lieu Of
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets and data entry)
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Mathematical skills
Working knowledge of patient equipment
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Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
1 Medical Park Rd Richland
Facility
3108 Ophthalmology 4 Med Park
Department
Ophthalmology 4 Med Park-Practice Operations
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Welcome to Prisma Health Allied Health Division Prisma Health is committed to providing new team member with a solid foundation to launch their career with us. Our program combines quality classes, core curriculum, simulation, one-on-one skills validation, hands-on application with preceptors and professional development. Our multidisciplinary clinical education model is one of the first in the country to unify education across different disciplines creating consistency in training for all team members.
Program Structure Prisma Health innovates an organized, comprehensive, and robust approach to clinical education. Our structured orientation plan with guided education, computer-based training content and precepted time with experienced team members within the same discipline creates a foundation for success. We will provide opportunities of clinical and continuing professional development along with reflective practice sessions to aid in the development of self-care and resilience. Team members will have access to simulation and skill lab experience using current professional curriculum, standards, and evidence-based guidelines
Who leads the Allied Health Program? Each service line is led by clinical educators with a vast range of experience and expertise in your chosen specialty. All our clinical educators who serve in our programs have a love and a desire to teach. Our educators are integrated into all aspects of the Allied Health. Our programs include Pharmacy, Respiratory, Lab, Therapies, Radiology, Surg techs, and Mobile medicine (EMT).