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Ophthalmic Assistant | Eye Center | Days

fully flexible
Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Entry-level / graduate
Work from: 
Florida (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Completion of COA training program, Certification in Basic Life Support.

Key responsabilities:

  • Perform ophthalmic exams
  • Assist patients with procedures
  • Manage patient medical records
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Job description

Overview

The Ophthalmic Assistant participates in the care of patients in a clinic setting by performing ophthalmic examinations such as, Visual Assessments, Pupillary Assessments, Tonometry, Lensometry, Contact Lens, Visual Field Examinations, Slit Lamp Examinations Goldman Visual Fields, Ophthalmic photography, placing patients in rooms, preparing patients for exams/procedures and providing patient/family support. Schedules patient appointments, handles referrals. Prepares and maintains patient medical records. The incumbent may be responsible for obtaining insurance coverage and benefits, obtaining authorizations and updating demographic/financial data.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Completion of a twelve-week formal COA training program or completion of the AAO Independent Study Course, followed by successfully passing the JCAHPO COA certification exam (or obtained within the 1st year of employment).
  • Annual continuing education credits must be maintained.
  • Basic knowledge of computers is preferred.
  • Person should display initiative, and have the ability to multitask.
  • Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team player is essential.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

  • None provided

Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
  • Certificate in Basic Life Support.

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Entry-level / graduate
Industry :
Spoken language(s):
English
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