Patient Screening Coordinator Needed at out Northside Location

Eye Associates of New Mexico

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • $15.37 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Eye Associates of New Mexico has an outstanding career opportunity as a Patient Screening Coordinator!Starting pay $15.37 per hour +, depending on skills/experienceDoes your job have meaning? Sight . . . is a precious gift!Eye Associates of New Mexico is the largest Ophthalmology and Optometry practice in the Southwest. We serve our communities with compassionate, state-of-the-art and valued-based care. Our team approach aims to deliver the highest quality eye care to all. We take pride in giving the absolute highest level of patient care, and we strive to support our employee’s professional development. Maybe these are some of the reasons why our employees voted us TOP WORK PLACES in 2022, 2020 and 2019 and TOP WORK PLACES USA 2023! Come be a part of our team!This is a full-time position that provides technical support to physicians for the purposes of patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and continuing care. Gathers information about the patient through questioning, observation and the completion of various tests and procedures. Facilitates patient exam and protects the physician's time through maximum preparatory and follow-up care. Responsible for appropriate procedure room preparation and equipment/supplies inventory. Acts as an ambassador for quality care and customer service. Has successfully passed the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Independent Study Course, demonstrating competence after 3 months in the position of Patient Screening Coordinator.Job Duties May Include:
  • Prepares patient's electronic medical record by documenting date, medications and other pertinent information as needed. Keeps charts organized to ensure that patients are seen in the proper order.
  • Documents patient history (determines and records general medical history, pertinent family medical history, and ocular history)
  • Determines patient's visual acuity with KR8000 topographer NIDEK autorefractor
  • Uses lensometer/autolensometer to obtain current spectacle correction
  • Makes certain that exam lanes are stocked with needed medications, dressings and miscellaneous supplies
  • Keeps exam rooms occupied and patient flow moving
  • Carefully and accurately charts proceedings and results of all patient visits
  • Demonstrates knowledge of when and how to do special tests (e.g., BAT, PAM, Topo's, keratometry, wave scan, keratograph, amsler grid)
  • Regularly communicates with management team to discuss clinical flow processes
  • Works closely with clinical functions coordinator on ordering and organizing supplies
Skills/ Requirements:
  • Position requires high school diploma (or equivalent). Must have completed the AAO Independent Study Course within the past three (3) years.
  • Must have completed one (1) year of demonstrated satisfactory full-time experience in clinical ophthalmology with minimum skills defined by the Eye Associates Ophthalmic Technician Trainee position description.
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, a strong customer service orientation and good organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills preferred.
  • Typing skills of at least 35 words per minute are desirable.
Generous Benefits:
  • Career Path
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Eight (8) company paid holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve!)
  • Medical and Dental
  • Generous Vision benefits for you and your dependents
  • Education Assistance Program
  • 401(k) and Roth Program
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Free Calm app
  • Financial Wellness Program
  • Identity Theft Protection Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • and more!
Integrity * Patient Focus * Adaptability * Community * ExcellencePlease visit us at www. for more information.AA/EOE/Disability. Eye Associates of New Mexico is a drug and tobacco-free employer.Req 2376

Eye Associates of New Mexico