Ophthalmic Assistant Job – Colton, CA
Pacific Eye Institute is subject to and required to follow the California Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccine order, dated August 5, 2021, for healthcare facilities within the State of California.
It is a job requirement that any candidate who accepts employment with UVP be fully vaccinated by their hire date, subject to submission of documentation of a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance that may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation that does not pose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.
New Team Members will be required to submit their COVID-19 vaccine record prior to their hire date.
Unifeye Vision Partners is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at UVP is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.
Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Ophthalmic Assistant, Colton, CA
Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Ophthalmic Assistant, Colton, CA
SUMMARY
The Ophthalmic Assistant generates important preliminary patient information to be used by the ophthalmologist; reviews patient status and performs a variety of medical tests while providing friendly, first-class service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Make introductions and establish rapport with patients providing friendly, first-class customer service and patient care.
- Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
- Test and Record Visual Acuity for patients of all levels of acuity, including preliterate, illiterate, non-verbal, and foreign language patients.
- Test Visual Acuity using Pinhole Occluder, Stereoacuity, Near Point Accommodation and Convergence, Distance and Near Acuity using optotype.
- Perform Visual Fields testing utilizing Amsler Grid, Confrontation Visual Fields, Automated Perimetry, and Goldmann Perimetry.
- Measure and Assess Pupils – RAPD.
- Measure and Record Intraocular Pressure using hand-held tonometer, applanation tonometer, and/or non-contact tonometer.
- Test and Record Ocular Motility for Versions and Ductions, Functions, Anomalies, Cover Tests, Stereoacuity, and Nystagmus.Perform Automated Keratometry.
- Neutralize spectacles using an automated lensometer.
- Perform and Record glare testing (BAT), potential acuity meter (PAM), pachymetry, OCT glaucoma laser testing, Ishihara color vision testing, and tear testing – Schirmer, BUT, Rose Bengal.
- Perform drop therapy and educate patients on medications and post-operative instructions, per doctor’s orders.
- Perform corneal topography imaging and HRT/OCT scanning laser tests for glaucoma and retina.
- This is an in-office position, remote work is not available.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, basic ophthalmic patient care, physiological, psychological, and psychosocial factors affecting health or illness specific to patient care needs.
- Basic knowledge of surgical procedures, pharmacology, and specific treatments for common disease entities.
- Ability to perform basic visual field testing.
- Ability to operate machines including computer, calculator, visual field equipment, keratometer, camera, electronic flash, macros lens, air tonometer, hand-held tonometer, lensometer, autorefractor, blood pressure cuff, a-scan unit, and video editing units.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 6 months of experience as a Medical Assistant or related experience required.
- Experience working in Ophthalmology/Optometry strongly preferred.
- Graduate from an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program strongly preferred.
- Bachelor of Science degree strongly preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
*This position can require travel*
Pay Range $21.00 – $25.00
Surgical Technician Job – Colton, CA
Surgical Technician Job – Colton, CA
Pacific Eye Institute is subject to and required to follow the California Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccine order, dated August 5, 2021, for healthcare facilities within the State of California.
It is a job requirement that any candidate who accepts employment with UVP be fully vaccinated by their hire date, subject to submission of documentation of a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance that may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation that does not pose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.
New Team Members will be required to submit their COVID-19 vaccine record prior to their hire date.
Unifeye Vision Partners is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at UVP is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.
Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Surgical Technician, Colton, CA
SUMMARY
Surgical Technician prepares supplies, equipment and instrumentation for each surgery performed in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The Surgical Technician will assist the physician with the maintenance of the sterile field and all supplies for each surgery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes the mission, vision and values of the company
- Gathers needed procedure appropriate supplies for each surgery.
- Opens surgical supplies, sets up sterile field and maintains sterile field using aseptic technique. Identifies any break in sterile technique.
- Anticipates the surgeons needs and requests appropriate supplies prior to their immediate need.
- Updates surgeon preference cards as needed.
- Reports missing or malfunctioning equipment and instruments to the OR Manager in a timely manner.
- Operates equipment required to perform job in a safe and efficient manner.
- Performs sharp and sponge counts with the RN & or Circulator according to policy.
- Disposes of sharps and hazardous materials according to policy and utilizes PPE.
- Washes and reprocesses instrumentation according to established standards and ASC policy.
- Organizes storage area for instruments and supplies under the direction of the OR Manager.
- Labels medication on the sterile field. Accounts for and verifies amounts, reporting totals to both the surgeon and Anesthesiologist.
- Maintains knowledge of commonly used local anesthetics, antibiotics, and topical hemostats.
- Assist OR staff as directed with physician orders according to patient needs.
- Assists in initial Operating Room (OR) set up, including wiping down all flat surfaces and assists in initial decontamination room set up.
- Cleans OR with appropriate disinfecting agents.
- Assists Nurse Manager in the maintenance of supply inventory.
- Assists in end of day clean up procedures.
- Participates in staff meetings and in-services, accurately maintaining education file.
- This position is in office, remote is not available.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Demonstrates the ability to operate computer programs (Excel, Word, Medical Manager, Intergy, Nextech) copier, fax, telephone, and calculator.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program and one year of experience as a Surgical Technician preferred.
Ophthalmology experience strongly preferred.
License/Registration/Certification
Current BCLS certification required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
Surgical Technician certification is strongly preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below
are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
*This position can require travel*
Pay Range $23.50 – $36.00
Patient Counselor-Retina Job – Colton, CA
Patient Counselor-Retina Job – Colton, CA
Pacific Eye Institute is subject to and required to follow the California Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccine order, dated August 5, 2021, for healthcare facilities within the State of California.
It is a job requirement that any candidate who accepts employment with UVP be fully vaccinated by their hire date, subject to submission of documentation of a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance that may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation that does not pose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.
New Team Members will be required to submit their COVID-19 vaccine record prior to their hire date.
Unifeye Vision Partners is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at UVP is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.
Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Patient Counselor-Retina, Colton, CA
Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Patient Counselor-Retina, Colton, CA
SUMMARY
The Patient Counselor is responsible for the scheduling of all surgical appointments, providing a positive first impression of PEI and being knowledgeable in complex scheduling scenarios and insurance plans. This includes meeting with patients, answering calls, entering demographic information, scheduling appointments, and providing appointment instructions to patients. The Patient Counselor is also responsible for patient education for recommended upgrades by the surgeon.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedule surgical patients as assigned by management in a clinic setting.
- Create consistency in the patient experience through.
- Conduct patient consultations for products and services recommended by the surgeon.
- Maintain strong knowledge on current services and products available for patients.
- Obtain and enter accurate patient demographics, including insurance information.
- Complete patient registration at the time of scheduling and give tentative surgical date.
- Coordinate patient care, ensuring accuracy of referrals for surgery by obtaining approval from providers and scheduling surgery and all post-operative appointments.
- Request medical clearances as required for patient
- Schedule and coordinate post-op visits, A-scans, IOL measurements and Pentacams.
- Request Cornea tissue from the eye bank and verify delivery time to coordinate with surgery. Follow up with Tissue Bank to confirm delivery.
- Inform Surgery Center of any upgraded/premium services being added.
- Complete and fax medical clearance requests to PCPs when indicated.
- Maintain patient portal questions regarding scheduling and registration and contact patients back to schedule their requested appointments.
- Receive and complete all tasks sent through the Electronic Health Records.
- Prepare surgical charts and surgical paperwork.
- Coordinate co-management services.
- Facilitate strong communication with the surgery team and ASC Surgical Coordinators. Partner with ASC Coordinators to track and reschedule all cancellations and no shows.
- Schedule and reschedule surgical patients as needed for your designated clinic for all Physicians.
- Manage assigned surgeon’s ASC schedule and preferences to maximize block time at the ASCs ASC. Keep close communication with surgeons regarding their schedules.
- Arrange co-surgeries and complex surgeries and procedures with external medical facilities.
- Maintain surgery cancellation list and follow up with patients that need to be rescheduled.
- Monitor voicemail on a regular basis to ensure patient’s needs are met in a timely manner.
- This is an in-office position, remote work is not available.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school education with one-two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience with a high focus on customer service, insurance plans, and medical background. Ophthalmology experience a plus.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Pay Range $21.00 – $25.00