Vision Services Assistant II

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DEPARTMENT: Eye Services

 

SCHEDULE: Short Hours; 19 hours per week; Day-shift; Monday  8:30 am-1:30 pm, Thursday-Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm  

 

EDUCATION: High School Diploma/GED

 

LICENSE: BLS, ACLS, NALS, PALS

 

CERTIFICATE: Medical Assistant Certification, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be certified by JCAHPO as an Ophthalmic Assistant (effective 1/1/01) and have a minimum of two (2) years (1,000 hours or more per year) recent experience in conducting objective ophthalmic testing on a regular basis, including but not limited to, experience in several of the following procedures: visual acuity testing, non-contact or contact tonometry, visual fields testing, lensometry, testing or color deficiency and depth perception or auto refraction. Must be proficient in ophthalmic procedures and testing as required by the employer. Must have knowledge of medical and ophthalmological terminology. Must successfully complete PARRS II, AutoReg (where applicable), and Emc2 Training. Good verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams required.  Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.  Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement


SKILLS TESTING: N/A

 

DUTIES: A Vision Services Assistant (V.S.A). is a member of the Eye Services team, providing direct support to the providers (Ophthalmologists and optometrists) and the Eye Services operation, while working under the direct supervision of the Chief of Ophthalmology or designee(s). The V.S.A.s primary role will be to enhance to provider interactions with their customers utilizing specific knowledge, objective ophthalmic testing and practicing special technical skills in the Eye Services specialty. The VSA will maximize opportunities for flexible operations within vision services by assisting with provider visits as well as supporting department operations with clerical services (e.g., making appointments, scheduling surgical procedures, taking messages, registering patients, etc.).. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Measures and records intraocular pressure (tonometry), neutralization of spectacles (lensometry), automated visual fields, auto refraction (in preparation for the subjective refraction by the provider), autokeratometry, anterior chamber angles, vital signs and pupillary response and other objective ophthalmic testing procedures Measures complete visual acuity?s for all ages and ocular diagnoses, including Snellen charts, HOTV charts, color vision and stereopsis. Administers topical eye medications per specific physician order in preparation for testing as permitted by state law and regulation. Performs other objective ophthalmic testing and automated image capture, as indicated. Makes and cancels Optometry, Ophthalmology, medical clearances and diagnostic appointments. Obtains and prepares the appropriate medical information (records, files, forms, diagnostic results) for the provider. Records relevant medial information for the provider (i.e., assessments, plans, interventions, and spectacles) completes forms and other necessary data entry. Documents concise and relevant medical and ocular histories in the medical record   Prepares lab, x-ray and other requisitions, as needed. Labels specimen and Pathology Requests forms. Logs procedures in appropriate logbook. Sets up and assists with minor surgical procedures of the eye, as needed by setting up supplies, handling instruments, etc. Anticipate provider needs (preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment). Cleans (changing cleaning solutions, as needed), wraps, labels and re-stocks instruments. Maintains equipment and orders/stocks supplies. Orders and maintains inventory par levels of supplies, forms, medications, etc. as needed. Keeps work area clean. Sets-up and assists with minor surgical procedures of the eye, as needed, by setting up supplies, handling instruments, etc. Anticipates provider needs (preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment). Calls patients with messages from providers and documents disposition. Documents, updates and processes records relating to provider appointments. Performs surgical scheduling functions, as needed. Participates in training and orientation of new personnel. Performs other related duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Compliance ccountability: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP?s code of conduct by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. Customer Service ? In all interactions with patients, members, physicians, staff and visitors, demonstrates service- Oriented behaviors that include culturally sensitive good manners, respect, and polite communications. Demonstrates openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing service. Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect. Oral Communication Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information. Teamwork ? Contributes to building a positive team spirit; balances team and individual responsibilities. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, bend and/or twist; walk, talk and hear. The incumbent is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and Taste or smell. The incumbent is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The incumbent must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent Encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent exposure to Health Plan members who may be experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

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