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Job ID: 13307757
 
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Job Title:Clinical Assistant
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Clothing/uniform allowance, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
Education & Licensing

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
Experience

1-2 years experience in an ophthalmology or optometry practice preferred
1-2 years experience with previous electronic medical record experience (NextGen) preferred
Comprehensive Benefits Package

Health insurance (free premium plan option for employee only coverage)
Dental insurance
Employer paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefit
Employee assistance program (EAP) benefit
Company matched 401(k) plan
Flex spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage
PTO Accrual begins on Date of Hire
Floating Holiday Day
Annual Scrubs allowance for clinic employees
Free annual eye exams for you and your immediate family
Significant discounts on our services and products for employee and immediate family members


Job Type: Full-time

Associated Eye Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Preferred Skills:
 
Job Description:
The Clinical Assistant assists providers in day to day clinic flow and delivering the highest standards of patient care by documenting the patient’s exam into the electronic health record and assist with patient education and communication.  This position will perform diagnostic testing and assist with in-office procedures as directed.  This position will assist with internal and external communication to patients and/or as part of the provider care team.



Clinical Assistant Essential Functions

Assists with patient flow through clinic by greeting and rooming patients, scribing and walking patients to appropriate department (front desk, technicians, and patient care coordinators) to complete patient visit.
Treats each patient with respect by greeting them by name, introducing yourself, cleaning the direct patient contact points in front of the patient, and explaining what will happen during the exam.
Documents patient exams in electronic health record, noting specifically the exam components, diagnoses, treatment plans, orders, medications, return to clinic orders and coding of visit and charges are accurate as directed by the physician.
Provides patient and family counseling and education as needed.
Dispense medications or over the counter samples as directed by the physician.  Document dispensed medications in electronic health record.
Reviews all chart notes and correspondence daily to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Travels with physician to various sites to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
Prints and dispenses glasses and contact lens prescriptions as directed by physician.
Participates in trainings and meets requirements for Meaningful Use measures, HIPAA compliance and Protected Health Information (PHI).
Assists with diagnostic testing including but not limited to visual field tests, photos, and OCT imaging.
Participates in all companywide initiatives.
Open and willing to try new workflows and ideas and provide encouragement for the provider to try new workflows and ideas.
Monitors provider schedules and communicate scheduling issues clearly to managers to help understand concerns.
Remains calm at all times and reports any issues to appropriate levels of management.
Responds to patient inquiries and documents communication with patients, ensures patient communication is addressed within one business day.
Other Essential Functions

Must be willing and able to work a variety of hours and work in the various locations as needed.  
Must present self at the workstation, ready for work, at the scheduled time
Works with all AEC providers
Participates in department and company meetings, as requested
Performs other duties as assigned

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