Job Description
- Experience preferred, but not required
- Two - five years experience as a certified ophthalmic assistant or relevant work experience
- Demonstrated, advanced comprehension of the ophthalmic assistant skills as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
- Basic understanding of optics
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathetic personality with concern for patients' needs
- Strong organization with attention to detail
- Ability to work as a team member
- Demonstrated comprehension of the principles of optics, refraction and contact lenses
- Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive workups on at least three patients per hour
- Demonstrated computer literacy
- Experience with prior authorizations