<p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Department of Ophthalmology seeks to hire an Ophthalmic Assistant at our Shriner's Clinic.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Skills / Knowledge / Abilities</p> <p>Ability to learn electronic medical record, ophthalmic diagnostics and scribing.</p> <p>Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience</p> <p>One or more years in customer service and/or healthcare experience preferred.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply 12/22/2025 Our University Community</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>