Certified Ophthalmic Assistant | Eye Center | Day Shift | Part-time
About The Position
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
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
- Certificate in Basic Life Support
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of computers is preferred
- Person should display initiative
- Ability to multitask
- Proven ability to problem-solve
- Be a team player
Responsibilities
- 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
- Providing patient/family support
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Handling referrals
- Preparing and maintaining patient medical records
- Obtaining insurance coverage and benefits
- Obtaining authorizations
- Updating demographic/financial data
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
