What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmology Assistant position at Banner University Medical Group?
Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: PPA-Ophthalmology Alvernon-Cli Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Find your path in health care. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. The Ophthalmology Assistant will be assisting providers that work with complex cases, working closely with patients for continuity of care, updating clinic forms for internal use and tracking, assisting in office procedures when needed, preforming general testing pertaining to eye care, administrative work consisting of phone calls with patients, watching clinic flow and supporting when necessary. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm Location: 707 N Alvernon Way, Suite 301 Tucson, AZ Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care. POSITION SUMMARY This position assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an ophthalmologist. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills necessary to provide appropriate patient care. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording medical history and performing basic visual measurement tests. 2. Assists in setting up for various procedures such as eye lid excision, eye lash removal, foreign object removal, suture removal and dressing change. 3. Prepares treatment rooms for patient exams, disposes of contaminated supplies and prepares instruments to be sent to sterilization. 4. Instructs patients on home medicines and administers medications as directed by physician. Sends refill authorizations to physician through EMR. 5. Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary. 6. Maintains ophthalmic equipment and instruments. 7. This position works under general direction of a physician, performing only those procedures that fall within the scope of their certification or licensure. This position interacts with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as pharmacies, physician offices and vendors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Knowledge as normally obtained through graduation from an Accredited Ophthalmology Assisting Program. Completion of an approved ophthalmology assistant training program as defined by state regulations. An uncertified Ophthalmology Assistant will be placed in this position up to, but no more than 1 year in order to obtain certification. BLS certified required. Must possess at least 1 year of experience working in a healthcare facility. Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion. Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working as an ophthalmology assistant, optometry assistant, or medical assistant. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy This website contains the current Banner Health job openings. Applications submitted on this site will be securely submitted for consideration. Applying via our careers website is the only way to obtain employment with Banner Health. We will never ask you for personal or banking information, or for equipment to be purchased or sent to us as part of the hiring process. Job seekers should only respond to communication from Banner’s email domain, @bannerhealth.com. For questions or to report a scam visit our contact page.