Responsibilities:
- Take medical histories and verify information
- Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, and assist with minor procedures
- Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements
- Inform the ophthalmologist about changes to a patient's visual acuity and other vision issues
- Dilate eyes to prepare patients for their eye exam
- Explain how to properly use eye drops or other medications
- Assist with inventory management
- Obtain prior authorizations for procedures and medications
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program strongly preferred (COA or COT)
- Experience working as an Ophthalmic Technician or scribe is preferred
- Experience with EMR tools a plus
- MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO OTHER LOCATIONS AS NEEDED
Qualifications:
- Competitive compensation package
- Excellent comprehensive benefits
- 401(K)
- Significant eye care discounts
- Continuing education allowances
- Career growth and development
- PTO and holidays off