Ophthalmic Assistant II - Ophthalmology (Finance)
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
UTHealth Houston Ophthalmology is hiring for an Ophthalmic Assistant II to join their team of professionals. The OA II will be responsible for ophthalmic workups, patient history, answering patient messages, and more. The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant II assists physicians by providing patient care by preparing patients for examination and diagnostic testing. This position is primarily in our Ophthalmic procedure/surgery area. Knowledge of ocular procedures helpful but not required.
Location: 6400 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77030
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant II assists physicians by providing patient care by preparing patients for examination and diagnostic testing.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Essential Functions
- Prepares patients for physician's exam. Performs testing based on patient needs and physician preference. Obtains chief complaint, medical/surgical/family history, current medications, and adverse drug reactions. Checks visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure as well as other components of the ophthalmic exam.
- Assists in with prescription refills, prior authorizations, patient questions/calls. Able to perform basic diagnostic testing (visual field, fundus photography). Can teach insertion and removal of contact lenses. Assists Ophthalmologist with surgical procedures as necessary.
- Responsible for preparing exam rooms for patients. Maintains instruments, equipment and clinic supplies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Has ability to complete tasks in this competency effectively.
- Ability to work well with others
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of basic office practices, and customer service concepts
- COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum Experience:
2 years required May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement. Completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician program in Ophthalmology may substitute for the experience requirement. Graduates of an approved program must obtain COA certification by one year anniversary date required
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
