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
Lead Registered Nuse Job – Colton, CA
Lead Registered Nuse 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 Lead Registered Nurse, Colton, CA
Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Lead Registered Nurse, Colton, CA
SUMMARY
The Lead Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, high quality, safe and efficient peri-operative nursing care to patients as a registered nurse while also performing Lead RN duties in support of the ASC Nurse Manager. Roles include but not limited to, LEAD RN, circulating, scrubbing, preoperative and postoperative areas as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluation of self-practice in context with professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.
- Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.
- Obtains patients’ medical history and performs physical assessment for assigned patients.
- Presents the historical and physical data to the physician to aid in determining the diagnostic and therapeutic measures necessary to correct the patient’s problem, if needed.
- Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or practice policy including patient and family instruction; explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.
LEAD RN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and optimize patient flow from registration through discharge to ensure efficient flow and excellent patient experience.
- Proactively communicates and escalates department activities, actual or potential patient or team member concerns and provides supporting documentation, as required, to the ASC Nurse Manager.
- Coordinates and communicates ASC staff breaks, lunches, shift changes and after hours staffing to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Assists ASC Nurse Manager plan and develop staff work schedules and makes recommendations for adjustment.
- Collects relevant documentation for CMS and informs manager of CMS compliance issues.
Pre-Operative Nurse:
- Responsible for preparing the patient for the anticipated surgical procedure, including verifying informed consent signatures, completing a pre-operative patient assessment, and performing any procedure or administering medications required to prepare the patient for surgery.
- Communicates with the circulating staff, the recovery room nurse, the anesthesia care provider and the surgeon to coordinate a safe and comfortable surgical experience. She/he participates in patient education, makes nursing diagnoses and plans nursing care.
Circulating Nurse:
- Assesses patient condition before, during and after the procedure to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Responsible for maintaining sterile technique in the operating room to ensure patient safety.
- Supervises any unlicensed assertive personnel in the operating room.
- Responsible for ensuring that postoperative physician orders are communicated to the recovery room nursing staff for implementation
- Develops a plan of care and evaluates patient outcomes.
- Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.
Post-Operative Nurse:
- Responsible for patient assessment and maintaining the patient’s safety in recovering from anesthetic and surgical medications.
- Responsible for ensuring that the patient understands their post-operative care requirements.
- Collaborates with other peri-operative nursing staff, anesthesia care providers and the surgeon.
- Assesses patient outcomes.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Completion of accredited Registered Nursing Program from college or technical school.
- A minimum of 5 years RN experience in a hospital and/or surgery center setting preferred.
- One-year pre-operative and post-operative experience highly preferred.
- Experience as a lead or charge nurse strongly preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Current, valid California Registered Nursing (RN) License required.
- Current ACLS and BLS required.
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 $ 55.00 – $62.00
Temp-Ophthalmic Scribe Job – Colton, CA
Temp-Ophthalmic Scribe 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 Temp-Ophthalmic Scribe, Colton CA
Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Temp-Ophthalmic Scribe, Colton CA
SUMMARY
The Ophthalmic Scribe assists the doctors with documentation of the patient exam into the patient’s electronic health record (EHR). The Scribe will also assist with facilitation of surgery and procedure scheduling and scheduling of return appointments as directed by the provider. Partners with other clinic staff to facilitate efficient clinic flow and ensure quality patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet all patients and guests according to company standards, anticipate and address service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank others with genuine appreciation. Treat each patient with respect by greeting them by name, introducing yourself, and ensuring that the patient understands what will happen during the exam.
- Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including procedure orders, e-prescribing medications and scheduling the return to clinic. Ensure all entries are accurate by the team.
- Respond to internal communications in a timely manner.
- Perform the following as needed: Obtain complete patient histories including chief complaint, past ocular/medical history, family medical/ocular history and history of allergies and medications.
- Perform ophthalmologic tests including visual acuity, applanation tonometry, pachymetry, visual fields, corneal topography, OCTs, lensometry, and other tests as directed within the prescribed timeline.
- Calibrate diagnostic equipment and perform instrument sterilization as needed.
- Provide patient and family counseling/education as needed, including the creation of medication grids.
- Assist in triage.
- Dispense medication and/or over the counter product samples as directed.
- Review all chart notes and correspondence daily to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensure chart documentation meets ICD-10 requirements. Work with doctors to sign and close encounters and transmit ERx.
- Obtain patient signature on consent documents for in lane and surgical procedures.
- Set up exam rooms per provider preference, keep exam rooms stocked and clean between patients; cleaned at end of each workday; assist in maintaining public spaces for professional appearance.
- Partner with providers to prepare culture documents, ensure proper storage of specimens, contact lab for pickup and ensure specimen is in the lockbox for pick up.
- Attend trainings and stay current on requirements for HIPAA compliance and Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Ensure opening and closing of special testing rooms. Maintain stocking of exam lane and maintain order in working areas.
- Schedule return appointments as ordered by the provider, including referrals to outside providers.
- Travel between clinics as scheduled.
- Ensure company COVID protocols are followed.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Typing and computer knowledge required
- Previous experience with EHR systems required and ophthalmology experience highly preferred
- Bilingual a plus
- Knowledge of medical terminology, Ophthalmology preferred
- Ability to perform ophthalmic tests and calibrate equipment per manufacturer guidelines
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- ·High schedule diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in a medical office, ophthalmic experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Medical Scribe Certification and Aptitude Test (MSCAT) 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