Ophthalmic Assistant | Eye Center | Day Shift | Full-time Position Available In Alachua, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Ophthalmic Assistant position at the Eye Center in Gainesville, Florida, involves performing ophthalmic examinations, scheduling appointments, handling referrals, maintaining patient records, and assisting with insurance coverage. The role requires completion of a formal COA training program, certification, and ongoing education. Basic computer knowledge, initiative, multitasking skills, problem-solving ability, and teamwork are essential qualifications for this full-time day shift position.
Job Description
Ophthalmic Assistant | Eye Center | Day Shift | Full-time Gainesville, Florida Technicians – Clinical 50852 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.
