Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician | Eye Center - the Oaks | Gainesville | Full-Time

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join UF Health Gainesville as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and become part of a nationally recognized academic health system dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research. In this role, you will work alongside ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional eye care services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while supporting the mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. 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.

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.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
Certificate in Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

Efficient clinic flow and maximum room utilization occurs by appropriately preparing patients for the provider's examination, including charts and records.
Assures patients are placed in rooms in a timely manner and prepared for physician exam by obtaining, but not limited to: Patient History, Visual Assessment including but not limited to Visual Acuity Potential Acuity meter measurements, Pinhole Acuity
Tonometry including but not limited to Goldman Applanation tonometer (clean, inspect, calibrate)
Pupillary Assessment including: Measure, Compare, Evaluate
Slit lamp examination
Medical record documentation is clear, accurate and legible
Facilitates room turnover and preparation between patients.
Assists physicians with therapeutic procedures and performs diagnostic tests utilizing specialized training, including sterile technique in accordance with UFP and clinic specific policies.
Anticipates patient and provider needs during exams/procedures by obtaining and/or performing specialized procedures, such as, but not limited to: Automated and manual visual fields: Amsler Grid, Goldman Perimeter, Confrontational fields, Automated perimetry.
Keratometry including Corneal Curvature
Lensometry including but not limited to: Neutralize Spectacles Automated and Manual
Refractometry including: Refractive Error (Auto), Manifest Refraction
Microbiology: Office antisepsis, Universal precautions
Provides age appropriate, and developmental level, patient care by performing ophthalmic skills according to the UFP and clinic policies and procedures.
Assesses and collects data to determine patient stability/change
Patient Education including but not limited to: Surgery, Systemic and Ocular diseases, Anatomy and Physiology (general and ocular), Medications Tests, Treatments
Integrates assessment findings with previously reported or documented information to determine changes in patient's status
Recognizes interrelationships between assessment findings, monitored parameters, and therapies, including medications and appropriate notification given to the provider
Ophthalmic skills are performed in accordance with the UFP and clinic policies and procedures
Patient's needs are addressed as they are identified
If applicable, assists physicians by performing ophthalmic photography utilizing specialized training and technique in accordance with UFP and clinic specific policies.
Anticipates patient and provider needs during exams/procedures including performance of ophthalmic photography including but not limited to: Heidelberg OCT photography (Anterior & Posterior segment), Optos, Fundus photography, A scan B scan & Emersions, Topography/Immersion, Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer (RNFLs), Intravitreal Fluorescein Angiograms (IVFAs), Electroretinography (ERG)
Verbal and written communication are clear, accurate and according to UFP policy and procedure.
Uses appropriate communication techniques for patients and families served. Assures that Patients and their families have a thorough understanding of why they are here, tests that will be performed and policy, protocol and procedure of the clinic.
Contributes to the efficient operation of the clinic by performing other related duties as may be required.