Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician

OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT

Work Schedule: To be determined by the needs of the practice.

Salary : Based on Experience

Position Summary:
The Ophthalmic Assistant generates important preliminary information to be used by the ophthalmologist; reviews patient status and performs medical tests.

Job Description:

* Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of symptoms, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately.

* Provides primary ophthalmic care to patients including dilating pupils, check visual acuity, take intraocular pressure and act as clinical assistant to physician.

* Performs sub-specialty tests (refraction, VF test, A-Scan Biometry (IOL master), Optos and Pachymetry).

* Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, drugs, and answer questions about surgery and specialty imagining required/ordered.

* Process prescription refill requests.

* Sets up and prep for minor OR procedures to include setting sterile tray and maintaining sterile field.

Skills & Abilities:

* Good computer skills. Able to navigate between screens: able to accurately enter data.

* Must speak English and Spanish

Experience:

*One year of specialized ophthalmic experience is desirable or completion of on-the-job training upon hiring.

*Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) credential preferred but not required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience: Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)

Language: Spanish and English (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate: Miami, FL 33145: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person