Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 22 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number RE43778
Working Title Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC - Shriner's - Ophthalmology
Department Name MG100: Physician Based Clinics
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 06
Salary Range $16.20-24.82/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting or standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary
The Department of Ophthalmology seeks to hire an Ophthalmic Assistant at our Shriner’s Clinic. Customer service orientation is key to this position, viewing every patient as a customer while maintaining professionalism in interactions. This position will function as a scribe for the physician, recording patient exam/procedure information as dictated by the physician in the patient record in the EMR. The Ophthalmic Assistant/Scribe will ensure all patient charts are complete and accurate, including the physician signature.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Ability to learn electronic medical record, ophthalmic diagnostics and scribing.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
One or more years in customer service and/or healthcare experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply 05/20/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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