Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Medical Group

## Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Medical Group Apply:
GBH South Medical Office Building Glenview:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R48761
** Hourly Pay Range:**$20.29 - $29.42 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
** Position Highlights:**
* ** Position**:
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
* ** Location**:
Glenbrook Hospital
* ** Full Time/Part Time**:
Full Time (40 hours per week)
* ** Hours**: 7:45AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday
* ** Required Trave
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This role includes some travel to other locations and requires flexible hours to meet operational needs (Glenbrook location and Lake Bluff location)
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* What you will need:

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* ** Education**:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
* ** Certification:
** CPR certification through the American Heart Association required
* ** Experience**:
One year experience as a North Shore Medical Group (PSA) Patient Support Associate in ophthalmology department or related experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs preferred. Epic knowledge and experience preferred.
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* What you will do:

*** Receive payments from patients and distributes appropriate receipts and change if necessary
* Schedule in office and OR surgical procedures for ophthalmology general, pediatrics, comea and external disease, retina, LASIK, glaucoma, neuro ophthalmology and oculoplastics
* Educate patients effectively on LASIK, PRK, PTK, lasers used, pre and post operative care and stay abreast on changes as pertaining to LASIK and services provided
* Communicate effectively with patient about surgical costs, financial agreements, payment processes as pertaining to ocular surgical and non-surgical procedures
* Chief Complaint, eye medical and eye surgery history
* Patient and Past Family Social History
* Review of Systems
* Verify Prescription benefits in EPIC
* History of Present Illness (HPI) to include at least 4 of the 8 "elements"
* Medical Review, including clicking "Medications Reviewed" button in EPIC
* Allergies* Vitals and pain assessment PRN
* Record patient's distance visual acuity each eye separately, with/without correction
* Record patient's near visual acuity each eye separately, with/without correction
* Lensometry of patients spectacles for distance and near Rx indicating type of multi-focal (base curve and optical centers PRN)
* Amsler Grid  
** Benefits:
*** Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
* Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Free Parking at designated locations
* Wellness Program Savings Plan
* Health Savings Account Options
* Retirement Options with Company Match
* Paid Time Off
* Community Involvement Opportunities