Certified Ophthalmic Technician

ProMedica Central Physicians • Sylvania, OH

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Ophthalmic Technician provides support to an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist. You will get patient history and update medications and medical procedures. Before the physician exam, you will perform testing including visual acuity, pupillary and muscle evaluation, IOP measurement, visual field testing, OCT, Pentacam and refractions. You also will help the physician in minor office surgery, laser procedures or intraocular injections. In the office, you may work at the front desk and greet patients and visitors, answer phones and make appointments. Following appointments, you will follow up with pharmacies with renewals and prior authorizations as instructed by the physician. The above summary of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous experience as an Opthalmic Technician
• COA certification
• BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• COMT certification

Responsibilities

• get patient history
• update medications and medical procedures
• perform testing including visual acuity, pupillary and muscle evaluation, IOP measurement, visual field testing, OCT, Pentacam and refractions
• help the physician in minor office surgery, laser procedures or intraocular injections
• work at the front desk and greet patients and visitors
• answer phones and make appointments
• follow up with pharmacies with renewals and prior authorizations as instructed by the physician

Benefits

• We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees