About this role
Responsible for daily patient care and flow of practice activities. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care. Performs VEP/ERG testing. Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed. Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisors is critical; and other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
- Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
- Performs VEP/ERG testing.
- Serves as a trainer for other technicians, teaches them how to complete prior authorizations for medications.
- Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery, scheduling, etc.
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification required
- Minimum of two years of experience working in Ophthalmology or Optometry
- Prior experience performing VEP/ERG testing is required
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred
- CPR and First Aid preferred
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland's Faculty Physician's Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits