Refractive Surgery Consultant Job – Woodbury, MN
MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a Refractive Surgery Consultant . This position is on-site at our Woodbury and Blaine locations.
Summary
- Comprehensive knowledge and patient flow expert for Minnesota Eye Consultants’ elective services, such as refractive procedures and processes in order to effectively counsel, educate and schedule patients.
- Respond timely and accurately to patient phone and in-person inquiries.
- Provide an exceptional patient experience during the consultation and pre-operative portion of the LASIK surgery and Advanced Cataract appointments, including but not limited to, proper patient education and counseling, scheduling, and paperwork/payment collection.
- Effectively collaborate with management to promote exceptional patient experience.
- Proactively follow-up with non-committed patients, engaging in the education process.
- Accurately prepare patient charts for upcoming procedures.
- Monitor electronic medical records task box; complete all assigned tasks according to policy and protocols.
- Complete 30-day refractive cards and letters; send to patients.
- Coordinate referrals for surgery by obtaining approval from providers and scheduling surgery and all post-operative appointments.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Other Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
MN Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye Clinic are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners! To view employment opportunities at all of our locations go to www.unifeyejobs.com
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.
Clinical Assistant Job – Woodbury, MN
Clinical Assistant Job – Woodbury, MN
MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Clinical Assistant position at our Woodbury location.
SUMMARY
With accuracy and attention to detail, the primary focus of the Clinical Assistant/Physician Practice Coordinator (PPC) is to manage and be accountable for the assigned Doctor of Ophthalmology’s (MD) practice ensuring successful clinic and surgery days all the while meeting established metrics. The PPC will assist with facilitation of surgeries, procedures and scheduling of return appointments and complete documentation of the patient exam into the patient’s electronic health record (EHR) as directed by the provider. Additionally, the PPC will delegate work to Patient Coordinator (PC) supporting MD accordingly and partners with management to facilitate efficient clinic flow and ensure quality patient care. Starting pay is $23.00-25.00/hour.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage assigned MD’s clinic/laser/surgical schedules to ensure proper flow of appointments and procedures. Monitor encounter volumes, access, and schedule density to ensure providers are on target for budget. Point of contact to manage visitor requests for providers, including necessary correspondence.
- Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including contact lens template, procedure orders, e-prescribing medications and scheduling return to clinic appointment(s). Ensure that coding is complete and charges are captured at the end of the visit.
- Review all chart notes and correspondence daily for accuracy and completeness. Ensure chart documentation meets ICD-10 requirements and referring providers receive proper correspondence and follow up. Ensure all notes are signed by provider within acceptable timeframe.
- Execute special documentation, letters, and other requests with the transcription service.
- Schedule clinic appointments and surgery, including overbooks and other complex scheduling needs, and/or enter recalls in Electronic Practice Management (EPM) as ordered by the MD, including referrals to outside providers.
- Manage schedule requests for urgent appointments and external provider requests.
- Ensure there is a resolution of all patient issues and tasks, making sure to specifically resolve complex issues, and delegate others to PC. Respond to patient inquiries and document concerns in feedback system. Ensure all patient issues are addressed within one business day.
- Counsel/educate patient and family as needed, including the creation of medication grids.
- Run EHR reports at end of clinic and ensure completion of patient documents including but not limited to FMLA, DMV, and disability.
- Complete lens calculations and order implants and/or other items required for surgery, such as medications (compounded or otherwise) and unique surgical supplies and confirm tissue orders.
- Dispense medication and/or over the counter product samples as directed.
- Obtain patient signature on consent documents for in lane procedures. Administer medication during visit and assist in minor clinic procedures.
- Print and dispense glasses and/or contact lens prescriptions as directed.
- Set up exam rooms and treatment rooms for procedures per MD preference. Ensure exam rooms are continuously stocked with appropriate supplies, cleaned between patients and again at the end of each work day, as well as to assist in maintaining public spaces for professional appearance.
- Partner with MD to prepare culture documents, ensure proper storage of specimens, contact lab for pickup, and ensure specimen is in the lockbox for pick up.
- Facilitate new programs, such as procedures, new technology, and drugs, as necessary.
- Manage vendor relationships for those MDs with such arrangements.
- Other duties as assigned.
At least three years related experience in a medical office or equivalent education required. Previous experience with EHR systems and ophthalmology/optometry experience highly preferred. Bilingual a plus.
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Other Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
About Us:
At MEC, our areas of expertise range from cataract surgery and premium lens implants, treatment of corneal disease and glaucoma, oculofacial and aesthetic services, to LASIK – laser vision correction. Our mission is to preserve, restore, and enhance vision through research, teaching, and providing the highest quality medical and surgical care to patients.
MN Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye Clinic are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners! To view employment opportunities at all of our locations go to www.unifeyejobs.com
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.
Casual Medical Scribe Job – Woodbury, MN
Casual Medical Scribe Job – Woodbury, MN
MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a Casual Medical Scribe. Must be available at least two Saturdays per month from 7a-1p and able to travel to all locations: Minnetonka, Crosstown, Bloomington, Blaine and Woodbury.
Position Summary:
The Scribe assists the Doctors of Ophthalmology and/or Optometry 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. Starting pay is $18.50-21.00/hour.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Document patient exam in EHR, scribing all elements of the patient exam including contact lens template, procedure orders, e-prescribing medications and scheduling the return to clinic.
- Provide patient and family counseling/education as needed, including the creation of medication grids.
- Dispense medication and/or over the counter product samples as directed.
- Print and dispense glasses and/or contact lens prescriptions as directed.
- Review all chart notes and correspondence daily to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensure chart documentation meets ICD-10 requirements.
- Obtain patient signature on consent documents for in lane procedures.
- Set up exam rooms per provider preference, keep exam rooms stocked and clean between patients; cleaned at end of each work day; assist in maintaining public spaces for professional appearance.
- Run EHR reports at end of clinic to ensure completion of patient documents.
- 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 Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measures, HIPAA compliance and Protected Health Information.
- Schedule return appointments and/or enter recalls in Electronic Practice Management (EPM) as ordered by the provider, including referrals to outside providers
- Other duties as assigned.
- High schedule diploma or equivalent.
- No previous experience required.
- Great experience for future medical students
- Keyboarding and computer knowledge.
- Previous experience with EHR systems and ophthalmology/optometry experience preferred.
- Bilingual a plus.
- 1-2 years related experience in a medical office or equivalent education preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
MN Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye Clinic are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners! To view employment opportunities at all of our locations go to www.unifeyejobs.com
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.
Nurse Liaison Job – Woodbury, MN
Nurse Liaison Job – Woodbury, MN
MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a full-time Nurse Liaison for our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Woodbury.
SUMMARY
The Nurse Liaison ensures that surgical patients are medically optimized for their surgical procedures. This includes providing support to the providers by answering surgical patient calls, e-prescribing medications, triaging patient concerns, answering general patient phone calls and other medical administrative responsibilities such as patient paperwork to ensure superior patient care. Starting pay is $28.00-31.00/hour.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete all preoperative surgical calls (Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)).
- Ensure surgical chart is complete (H&P, blood work, EKG, IOL pick, surgery order).
- Triage patient calls regarding ocular concerns. Determines clinic visit necessity.
- Document all calls using the Patient Communication log in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Review all pathology reports; contacts patients and/or provider with results as directed and records communication in EHR.
- Complete medication refill requests obtained via fax, phone call or patient portal.
- Answer patient calls and/or portal requests to provide education, answer questions, etc. to ensure superior patient care.
- Send tasks via EHR when necessary to enlist the assistance of other team members.
- Complete same day post-operative surgical calls.
- Participate in trainings and meets requirements for Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measures, HIPAA compliance and Protected Health Information.
- Perform all patient related duties as assigned to ensure quality patient care.
- Other duties as assigned.
- LPN or RN, experience preferred
- Open and willing to try new workflows and ideas.
- Ability to remain calm at all times and escalate issues to appropriate levels of management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of EHR system and ability to use it efficiently.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Other Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
Current BLS required
About Us:
At MEC, our areas of expertise range from cataract surgery and premium lens implants, treatment of corneal disease and glaucoma, oculofacial and aesthetic services, to LASIK – laser vision correction. Our mission is to preserve, restore, and enhance vision through research, teaching, and providing the highest quality medical and surgical care to patients.
MN Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye Clinic are now sister companies under Unifeye Vision Partners! To view employment opportunities at all of our locations go to www.unifeyejobs.com
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.
