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Lead Ophthalmic Assistant De La Pena Eye Clinic Van Nuys

Los Angeles, California TPR/CPM Staff
Category Technicians & Technologists, Business & Operations Job ID 2503031013
Status Full Time Shift Day
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Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

  • Adheres to all administrative and clinical practice policies and procedures
  • Obtains and records patient medical history and maintains medical records and all documentation
  • Operates ophthalmic equipment for patient’s eye exam.
  • Maintains the examination room to include clean, safe, and organized.
  • Performs special ophthalmic tests for patients as requested by Ophthalmologist including but not limited to visual acuity measurement, refractory, tonometry, measure pupil size and reactivity, test and measure eye muscle function, visual field testing, corneal thickness and curvature measurements, corneal topography, retinal nerve fiber layer measurement, and retinal thickness and topography.
  • Performs fluorescein angiography and B-scan ultrasonography.
  • Prepares for and assists with in-office procedures.
  • Explains pre- and post-operative procedures to patients.
  • May assist with surgical procedures as directed by the provider.
  • Provides clerical and administrative assistance as needed or assigned.
  • Triages patients appropriately based on appointment time and acuity of problem
  • Assures patients are prepared for doctor and maintains smooth, efficient flow throughout clinic
  • Must be able to travel between offices, as needed, to staff other clinics.

Serves as lead worker to Ophthalmic Assistants. Performs tasks that the eye care provider delegates to them. Gathers historical medical information, takes measurements, and performs ancillary tests that provide the doctor with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. Assists with documentation and patient services. Performs diagnostic test and assist with in-office or surgical procedures.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Certification of Surgical Technician and/or Completion of COA or COT Training Program

Certifications:
Required:Active CPR/BLSthrough an AHA accredited program or agency.

Experience:

Required: At least 1 year of ophthalmic assistant experience
Preferred: Some leadership experience in ophthalmology setting

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

2503031013

Salary: $24.00- $34.80 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

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