OPHTHALMALIC ASST-CERT-OPHTHALMOLOGY/OPTOMETRY at Union Health – Terre Haute, Indiana

You belong at Union!

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant plays a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is at Union Health.
The department provides essential vision care, diagnostics, and treatments, ensuring accurate evaluations, early detection, and improved patient outcomes.

Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long-term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you’ll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
• Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health.

Ophthalmic Asst. Details

Essential Job Duties:

1. Performs patient work-up in preparation for the doctor's evaluation. Technical skills are performed efficiently and accurately, with proper use of the related equipment.
2. Arranges referrals.
   • Supplies patient and referral doctor with appropriate information, paperwork, and directions.
   • Sets up appointments for special testing.
   • Checks on insurance pre-certification, referrals, and second opinions.
   • Proper documentation is entered in the chart and computer.
   • Contact lenses: Places and receives orders/Performs verification of contact lenses/Dispenses and gives patient instruction/Polishes contact lenses/Modifies parameters
   • Prepares chart and daily appointment schedules: Has ability to prepare charts for patient visits/Has ability to screen charts and appointment list to plan for upcoming testing and procedures.
   • Makes sure documentation is complete, accurate, and legible.
3. Is chairside assistant to the doctor:
   • Prepares and assists with laser surgery, refractive surgery, and in-office sterile procedures.
   • Pressure patching
   • Scribing for and assisting doctors in the examination rooms
4. Telephone:
   • Is knowledgeable of proper use
   • Exhibits good customer service skills
   • Is helpful in answering questions
   • Records complete and accurate phone messages
   • Reflects a pleasant phone voice and tone
5. Computer
   • Has ability to access and enter information needed to complete everyday tasks.
   • Understands appointment scheduling and doctors' scheduling preferences.
   • Has ability to schedule special testing, laser, and in-office procedures.
   • Must be familiar with billing and coding policies and procedures.
6. Has ability to use the PDR, CPT, and ICD-9 books.
7. Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
8. Performs additional duties as assigned.
9. Sterilization procedures
   • Cleaning and packaging instruments and wrapping towel packs
   • Terminal cleaning of minor surgery room
   • Operating and cleaning the autoclave
10. Basic equipment maintenance
11. Neat, clean, and organized work areas
    • Exam rooms and waiting areas neat, clean, and stocked
    • Inventory closets organized
    • Discards outdated supplies and medications

Qualifications:

• Has successfully passed the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) examination. Certification has been maintained.
• At least one year of experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with patients, staff, and the public. Able to work as a team member.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures to make decisions and solve problems.
• Maintains accurate patient records and patient confidentiality.
• Flexible in work schedule and habits to meet the demands of the department.
• BLS certification is required. It is provided and maintained as part of employment.
• Flexibility to meet demands of the department.

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.