Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Ophthalmic Assistant Non-Certified

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHampton, VA, USA$18.90 - $24.60 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
One year of experience in an ophthalmology or optometry office is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and record clinical measures, including visual acuities, refractometry, application tonometry, keratometry, slit lamp exams, visual fields, optical coherence tomography, and other ancillary testing under the supervision of the clinical supervisor, physicians, and/or senior-level technician.
Identify the patient's complaint or reason for the visit and assess immediate needs to ensure timely care.
Record pertinent medical, allergy, ophthalmic, and family histories, including current prescriptions, glasses, and contact lenses.
Communicate and document essential information for physicians and team members.
Prepare referral follow-up letters and dictations for referring physicians for physician review and signature.
Facilitate patient education through videos and brochures.
Prepare prescription refills for physician review and signature.
Review and answer patient voicemails and return calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner.
Maintain positive interpersonal relations with patients and their families or caregivers to facilitate quality patient care.
Use technology and equipment, including group management systems, MedFlow, electronic health records, and Microsoft Office programs, to increase efficiency.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Maintain working knowledge of facility, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations.

Desired Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
One year of experience in an ophthalmology or optometry office is preferred.

Hampton, Virginia

Hiring Range

$18.90 - $24.60/Hourly
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

What you will do

Performs and records pertinent clinical measures to include Visual Acuities, Refractometry, Application Tonometry, Keratometry, Slit Lamp Exams, Visual Fields, OCT and other ancillary testing under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, Physicians and/or senior level technician. Identifies the patients complaint or reason for the visit and assess the patients immediate needs to ensure the patient is seen in a timely manner. Records pertinent medical, allergic, ophthalmic and family histories to include current prescriptions, glasses and contact lenses.
Communicates and documents essential information to physicians and team members. Prepares referral follow up letters and dictations for referring physicians for the physicians review and signature.
Facilitates patient education through videos and brochures. Prepares prescription refills for the physician's review and signature. Reviews and answers patient's voicemails and returns calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with patients and their families or caregivers to project a favorable image of the office and facilitate quality patient care.
Effectively utilizes technology to increase efficiency including all equipment, Group Management, MedFlow, Electronic Health Record, Electronic Health Record, and Microsoft Office Programs.
Maintains clean and safe work area. Maintains a working knowledge of facility, OSHA, and HIPPA regulations.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

Experience

1 year Ophthalmology/Optometry Office (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

About the Company

Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, and wellness centers that provides comprehensive health care services to people in eastern Virginia. Its model combines hospital care, outpatient services, and long-term care under one system to coordinate care across facilities. It operates using community-based clinics and hospitals to deliver high-quality care with a focus on accessibility and care continuity, rather than profit. Riverside's goal is to improve community health by offering coordinated, accountable health services through a regional network founded in 1915.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newport News, VA
Founded: 1915

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