Posting Note: As an Ophthalmic Assistant you will be utilizing your customer service skills to meet the needs of the children, their parents and medical professionals. If you are comfortable and enjoy welcoming patients as well as having the flexibility to conduct intake, using your computer skills, prepare a room-this job will require your flexibility skills! If you have previous experience working in a medical office and would like to work with children, please apply! HIPPA knowledge preferred.Schedule : 4/10's -M/T/Th/F - Wednesday off; no weekends or evenings. 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Address: 20201 North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ

The Ophthalmic Assistant works under the direction of the practice provider and supports the functions of the ophthalmic technician. This position performs various clinical and administrative tasks for the assigned area.

1. As directed by a physician, prepares patients for examination and treatment. This includes obtaining patient history, documenting allergies, obtains current vision measurement, maintains medication list, and generating surgical consent forms. Assists the provider and technician in the course of the patient encounter as requested.
2. Provides throughput support to assist in the efficiencies of patient flow, including assisting with the intake and discharge processes.
3. Administers medications such as eye drops under physicians written order.
4. Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
5. Assists in the maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatment, including sterilization.
6. Demonstrates infection control standards related to hand washing and standard precautions.
7. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable