Ophthalmic Technician Tier 2

Aran Eye Associates • Miami, FL

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About The Position

General Summary

Responsible for daily patient care flow. Performs a number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician and/or Clinic Manager to allow for proper professional diagnosis, treatment and care of patient’s condition(s).

Essential Functions

Acquaint all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed

Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, medical history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications

Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks for new and follow up patients: Vision acuity, lensometry, entrance tests, contact and non-contact tonometry, refraction, slit lamp exam, angle assessment, dilation

Maintains and cleans all equipment being used

Maintains patient confidentiality

Attends required meetings

Availability to travel to Dade and Broward offices when necessary

Requirements

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Technician (COT) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an ophthalmic technician or surgical assistant
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmic instruments, procedures, and terminology
• Familiarity with EMR systems (experience with NextGen is a plus)
• Excellent organizational skills and diligence
• Ability to travel daily
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Full work up and clinical assistant tasks or scribing or basic testing tasks

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with EMR systems (experience with NextGen is a plus)

Responsibilities

• Acquaint all new patients with office procedures
• Obtain patient history
• Perform documentation and measurement tasks
• Maintain and clean equipment
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Attend meetings
• Travel to Dade and Broward offices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees