![]() Counsels patients by transmitting Physician's orders, use of drops, drugs and questions about surgery.Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding keeping patient information confidential.Knowledge and ability to perform proper EMR clinical chart documentation. Display ability to perform patient work up based on chief complaint and patient history. Able to demonstrate skill, knowledge and accuracy using clinical instruments.Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.Must perform online OSHA and HIPAA training and obtain certification every 12 months from hire date. COS or COT or, must obtain at least COA certification within 12 months of hire date.įor all positions must possess: Certified Patient Service Specialist (CPSS), obtained within 6 months of hire date. Must have flexible hours (early mornings/late evenings)Įncouraged to have a current certification as a COA.Understanding of medical terminology is required.Experience in clinical ophthalmology preferred.Previous experience in a medical group practice environment preferred.Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Medical Scribe (COS), or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) strongly preferred.High School diploma or Bachelor’s Degree.Organizational skills required to maintain clean, orderly and stocked exam and procedure rooms, and transport and track injectable drugs. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and verbally. This includes maximizing patient flow, charting/documenting and coding appropriately, and being able to perform tests and assist with in-office procedures. Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively to meet the set goals, deadlines and objectives of the position. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, physicians, leadership staff, patients, and the public. Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion, and decision-making to optimally achieve the goals of the position. Knowledge of EMR, and ancillary testing equipment computer programs and applications. Knowledge of HIPAA, Compliance, and OSHA regulations related to an outpatient practice. Knowledge of basic policies and procedures or functions of a multi-physician practice. Requires normal range of eye sight, hearing and aptitude to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate information. Requires periods of sitting, prolonged standing, some bending, stooping lifting and stretching, hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate a keyboard, mouse, touchscreen computers, manual controls of ancillary testing equipment, and surgical/procedural instruments. This individual provides good judgement in the coordination of all practice activities that contribute to the successful performance of this role. Levenson is an avid bicyclist, runner, and kayaker.The ophthalmic technician is responsible for proper documentation, caring patient interaction and the overall success of the clinic flow. ![]() Ilene Levenson and the father of three children, Dr. He has been selected by his peers as one of "Florida's Top Doctors" and Jacksonville Magazine has recognized him as one of the top ophthalmologists in the region. Levenson is Board Certified in Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology. He also travels regularly with Surgical Eye Expeditions, International ( ), bringing cataract surgery to the poor and blind of Central and South America.ĭr. He is the President of Vision is Priceless and has coordinated the Gift of Sight program in Jacksonville for over twenty years, providing free cataract surgery to blind and medically indigent First Coast patients. He has served as Chief of the Section of Ophthalmology of Baptist Medical Center and is active with several charitable medical organizations including Volunteers in Medicine, the Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, and We Care Jacksonville. Levenson is a member of several local and national medical societies and is an Associate Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida. He has authored several chapters of a standard medical school textbook and has served as an editor of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's textbook series.ĭr. Levenson served his residency training in Ophthalmology at Emory University where he also served as Chief Resident. He received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he was the President of A.O.A., the Medical Honor Society. D., received his undergraduate degree in Biology with honors from Princeton University.
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