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SalaryIncumbent will function as a floater in the Department of Ophthalmology and will be assigned to a unit or division as needed to provide patient-care services. The duties include recording patient ocular history, obtaining visual acuity, autorefractometry, lensometry, tonometry, administration of eyedrops for pupil dilation and topical anesthesia, and assisting with minor procedures. Obtain medical histories from patients with standard and rare medical disorders. Assist in administrative duties when not with patients, as in file preparation, insurance verification, patient follow up calls and prescription refills.
Required: * Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or minimum 2 years’ experience working as an Ophthalmic Technician. * Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the visual systems helpful * Skill in acquiring accurate medical history, measuring and recording visual acuity, and tonometry. * Experience in contact lens verification and ordering. * Experience in training patients in proper contact lens insertion, removal, and hygiene. * Ability to work with Microsoft Word & Excel software. * Ability to type with speed and accuracy. * Ability to write concisely and clearly, edit, and proofread to ensure grammatically correct and factual correspondence. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Ability to work on a self- directed basis with limited supervision. * Ability to prioritize activities with varying time sensitivities. * Ability to analyze clinical and administrative information and determine appropriate course(s) of action to resolve conflicts and discrepancies. * Pleasant, caring and compassionate personality. * Ability to interact effectively with patients, staff and physicians. * Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of patient-related testing equipment. * Responsible and detailed-oriented. * Ability to learn state of the art diagnostic equipment. * Ability to organize and prioritize duties to maximize clinic efficiency. * Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy workload. * Ability to work as a team member in an ophthalmic setting. * Knowledge of various ophthalmic clinical protocols. Preferred: * Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) * Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
