Registered Nurse

Organization Summary

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region provides a comprehensive model of eye care with experienced specialists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians providing patient-centered eye expertise in Albany, Clifton Park, Schenectady, Schodack, and Troy. Whether a patient is visiting us for a routine visit, to treat a common eye condition or has a more serious eye disorder, we endeavor to provide the highest standard of comprehensive eye care services with excellence and compassion that will consistently exceed expectations. It is a simple philosophy that we hold true—patient first in everything we do.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for timely patient contact to obtain medical information and perform a variety of tests including, but not limited to, injections prior to the doctor seeing the patient.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the sterile set up, clean up and injection of eye care drugs for the retina or other products and office procedures, as ordered.
• Prepare and perform injections of fluorescein for photographic angiograms.
• Medically assist the doctor through the patient examination, including chart documentation, as requested by physician.
• Perform Valeda Light Therapy treatments under the supervision of a physician on scheduled patients and update their chart appropriately to meet billing and compliance requirements.
• Triage patients after injection or as needed in the event of illness.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications, MRIs, and Cat Scans.
• Assist in scheduling and obtaining results for MRIs, Cat Scans and Labs.
• Track labs, MRIs, Cat Scans, injection follow up, etc. for retina/neuro ophthalmology specialists utilizing spreadsheet or other tools provided.
• Perform OCTs - on a diagnostic instrument upon physician directive.
• Fill out lab sheets and call for pickup of specimen(s), as needed.
• Assist in the efficient movement/flow of patients through sequence and evaluation, prepare examination rooms to provide all needed medications, forms, consents and educational materials and room patients for various doctors as needed.
• Coordinate special testing, surgical needs and referrals in collaboration with other team members as needed.
• Provide assistance with oxygen tanks and sharps containers weekly.
• Become knowledgeable of ophthalmic terminology and equipment.
• Assist doctor with patient calls, pharmacy calls/prescriptions, nurse notes etc.; return all patient phone calls within twenty-four hours.
• Communicate all doctor instructions to patients and/or other doctors’ offices as directed; fax reports, letters, post op visit results, etc., to referring doctors.
• Ability to travel to all office locations (Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Schodack, Clifton Park) and work with any doctor, as assigned.
• Provide assistance to other clinic personnel, as needed
• Assist with reviewing the upcoming week’s schedule to ensure all labs, Cat Scans, MRIs and/or any expected letters have been received and Neuro/Retina exams are scheduled correctly with appropriate testing ordered.
• Assist with reviewing check-out appointments for Neuro/Retina ophthalmologist(s) to ensure orders follow scheduled appointments.
• Assist with triaging any incoming Neuro/Retina referrals to determine the urgency in which a patient needs to be seen by the doctor.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Hold a valid, active Registered Nurse (RN) license by passing the NCLEX-RN.
• Active New York State Registered Professional Nurse License.
• 0-2 years of clinical background in medical-surgical nursing, ambulatory care, or specialized eye clinics.
• Software proficiency, specifically with Microsoft products and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) applications.
• Familiarity with healthcare, medical, and/or ophthalmic terminology and equipment.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with patients, providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Attentive to patient needs/excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all team members to ensure quality patient care at all times.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Certified Registered Nurse Ophthalmology (CRNO).
• BLS certification.
• 3 years of clinical background in medical-surgical nursing, ambulatory care, or specialized eye clinics.
• Scribe experience or ability and/or willingness to learn to scribe for physicians.

Work Environment:

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region is a busy private practice with 10 providers and five office locations. Employees are frequently engaged in repetitive tasks and are occasionally exposed to biological hazards including, but not limited to, blood borne pathogens and/or or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions. The noise level is usually moderate.

Additional Information:

This position requires work to be performed on-site in one or more of our medical office locations. Ability to travel to and between our office locations is required. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits:

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as a wide array of voluntary benefit offerings such as disability, life and critical illness insurance. Full-time employees also enjoy generous paid time off including 7 paid holidays and a 401k plan with employer contribution.

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices. Compensation offers are based on experience, skills, and education. Benefits and benefit eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably travel to and between our 5 locations for this job? (Current locations are Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Schodack, and Clifton Park)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $40