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Job DetailsJob Location: Westgate I (WG) - Cool Springs - Brentwood, TN 37027Job Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareSUMMARY: This position provides ophthalmology care; assists the physician on staff; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with urgent, emergent or potential health problems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; perform preliminary screening for physical review Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow. Record health history of patients; updated medication list; note abnormal conditions for physician; Prepare patients for exams and diagnostic testing Ensure patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forward chart as appropriate Contact pharmacy or optical companies to order or refill prescriptions as instructed by physician, document appropriately Schedule patients for surgery and in office appointment follow up; obtain necessary precertification Schedule patients to other specialist offices; obtain appropriate referral as needed Maintain adequate stock levels of medication samples and supplies Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use Keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious hazardous waste material Keep physician informed of patient's status Demonstrate a working knowledge of auto-refractor, A-scans, IOL master, visual filed, fundus photography and corneal topography Return phone calls from patients in a timely manner per physician instruction, document appropriately SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to calibrate and maintain all diagnostic equipment Prepare surgery packs and surgical kits, label appropriately. Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines, including all reports Perform other tasks as needed, in assistance of Physician ~ Must have predictable and consistent attendance SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 1-3 years Ophthalmology experience preferred CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS CPR certification. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Computer knowledge essential for Electronic Medical Records System PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action WORK ENVIRONMENT Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
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