Ophthalmic Assistant​/Technician

Job Description OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT

Work Schedule:

To be determined by the needs of the practice.

Salary:

Based on Experience

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

• * 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.

• * Good computer skills. Able to navigate between screens: able to accurately enter data.
• * Must speak English and Spanish

• * 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.

Full-time, Part-time

401(k)401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)

Spanish and English (Preferred)

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

In person