time left to apply End Date: December 24, 2024 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id R0065108 Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Summary of Job Duties: The Ophthalmic Assistant (OA) must be able to effectively perform as part of a team. As this position requires direct patient contact, assistants must maintain compassion towards patients. The OA participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care to a select group of patients. Assistants refer any problems they encounter with their patients to the attending physician. Qualifications: Minimum Qualification: High School diploma/GED plus 1 year patient care, customer service, or related experience. Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment. Preferred: 1 year of ophthalmic/optometric assisting or experience in a medical setting required. Responsibilities: The OA participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care to a select group of patients. Assistants refer any problems they encounter with their patients to the attending physician. Direct patient assessment, performing measurements required to evaluate the eye; testing and recording visual acuity appropriately for patients with all levels of acuity. Collect current data from in-person patient assessments, including uses of ophthalmic medications and performing measurements required to evaluate the eye. Maintains the responsibility to clean and sterilize all required medical instruments, medical supplies, and equipment. Other duties may be assigned to this position. Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Pre-employment Screening Requirements: This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Pushing Occasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting Benefits Eligible: Yes J-18808-Ljbffr