Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 20, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE43778
Working Title
Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC - Shriner's - Ophthalmology
Department Name
MG100: Physician Based Clinics
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
06
Salary Range
$16.20-24.82/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting or standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary
The Department of Ophthalmology seeks to hire an Ophthalmic Assistant at our Shriner's Clinic. Customer service orientation is key to this position, viewing every patient as a customer while maintaining professionalism in interactions. This position will function as a scribe for the physician, recording patient exam/procedure information as dictated by the physician in the patient record in the EMR. The Ophthalmic Assistant/Scribe will ensure all patient charts are complete and accurate, including the physician signature.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Ability to learn electronic medical record, ophthalmic diagnostics and scribing.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
One or more years in customer service and/or healthcare experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/20/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE43778
Working Title
Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC - Shriner's - Ophthalmology
Department Name
MG100: Physician Based Clinics
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
06
Salary Range
$16.20-24.82/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting or standing for long periods of time, repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary
The Department of Ophthalmology seeks to hire an Ophthalmic Assistant at our Shriner's Clinic. Customer service orientation is key to this position, viewing every patient as a customer while maintaining professionalism in interactions. This position will function as a scribe for the physician, recording patient exam/procedure information as dictated by the physician in the patient record in the EMR. The Ophthalmic Assistant/Scribe will ensure all patient charts are complete and accurate, including the physician signature.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Ability to learn electronic medical record, ophthalmic diagnostics and scribing.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
One or more years in customer service and/or healthcare experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/20/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years of paid work experience do you have working in healthcare?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * How many years of paid work experience do you have in a customer service position?
- None
- More than 0, through 1 year
- More than 1 year, through 3 years
- More than 3 years, through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
