University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$16.20 - $24.82
Salary - Type
Hourly Wage
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
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 |
| 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 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 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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
- * Describe your experience in a position that required constant attention to detail and accuracy.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have in an ophthalmology clinic setting.
- 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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
PI279900484
Job ID: 81267188