Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Glenbrook Hospital

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Position Highlights:

• Position: Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
• Location: Glenbrook Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45am --5:00pm; Saturdays 8:00AM-1:00PM
• Required Travel: Travel to and between Glenbrook Hospital and Lake Bluff office

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

What you will need:

• 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 NorthShore Medical Group (PSA) Patient Support Associate in ophthalmology department or related experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs preferred. Epic knowledge and experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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