Ophthalmic Assistant / UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Ophthalmic Assistant / UKHC

Requisition Number

RE52331

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

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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 through 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

11 / 24 / 2025

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