Ophthalmic Clinic Assistant - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Palm Beach

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has an exciting opportunity for a full time Ophthalmic Clinic Assistant in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This professional coordinates the patient flow in and out of the exam rooms, ensure exam rooms are prepared for each visit, and provides general administrative support to the clinic.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                     

• Monitors the progress of patients undergoing diagnostic testing or consultations.

• Assists physician in setting up for various in-office minor procedures.

• Serves as a liaison between physicians and patients and the registration appointment, HIM, and financial and business office staff.

• Logs sample drugs in and out for patients and physicians.

• Answers patients’ questions regarding wait time and orients patients as to where to go for tests.

• Answers telephone in a professional manner, relays messages timely, and follows up.

• Verifies insurance coverage on patients requiring special procedures.

• Informs, assists, and schedules patients for clinical studies, diagnostic, and special procedures.

• Works closely with medical records staff to ensure that all the charts are returned to medical records at the end of each day.

• Ensures that clinic exam rooms are well stocked and that all equipment is in working condition.

• Maintains examination work-up forms and all other pertinent medical forms, in exam rooms and in stock, readily available to physicians for patient care.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                    

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 1 year relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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