Why You'll Love this Job

Retina Associates of Utah (RAU) is seeking an individual who will be responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions. This candidate will support the clinical needs for our practice.

Retina Associates of Utah (RAU) is one of the largest and most respected retina-only ophthalmology practices in Utah, committed to Preserving the Patient's Vision. All Retina Associates of Utah physicians are board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specialize exclusively in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous, and macula. Our surgeons have studied at some of the most renowned institutions in the nation and all have graduated at the very top of their classes.

Retina Associates of Utah follows all CDC and local authority protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients, providers, employees and communities.

Retina Associates of Utah is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and an Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity.

Candidates must be able to travel to various clinics to meet the needs of the patients and providers and support the clinic's hours (Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5:30 pm). Schedules are provided weekly and are based on the provider's clinic patient and surgery schedule.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, patient and family history of both ocular and general illnesses, history of allergies, and current medications.

• Accurately performs and documents visual acuity, confrontational visual fields, evaluation of motility, pupillary function tests, dilation, and ocular tonometry.

• Provide compassionate patient care throughout the clinic flow

• Performing opening and closing duties; inventory count, prepping drugs as needed, sterile instruments.

• Maintains cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms.

• Maintains back up levels of supply stock in exam and procedure rooms.

• Provides back-up to the ophthalmic photographer performing OCT’s

• Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as needed.

• Troubleshoots equipment as necessary; projector, tonopen, VA equipment

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to perform comprehensive work ups

• Ability to educate patients regarding installation of eye drops and other instructions related to physician’s treatment plan.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organization with attention to detail and ability to multitask.

• Ability to work as a team member.

• Ability to use multiple computer systems

• Training and understanding of HIPAA requirements .

Education Requirements

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• One to Two years’ experience in medical assisting

• Valid CPR certification required

Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to move frequently from standing and sitting depending on exam room configuration during clinic sessions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly-lit setting.

• Must be able to hear softly spoken words.

• Must be able to add support for patients getting in and out of exam chairs.