Ophthalmology Assistant

* High school diploma or GED.
* JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Certification or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred.
* Friendly, professional demeanor with excellent bedside manner.
* Strong computer and typing skills (minimum 45 wpm).
* Flexibility to work full‑time hours, including rotating weekends.
* Passion for helping others in an outpatient clinical setting.
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
* High attention to detail and ability to work effectively within a team.
* Experience in a service‑oriented industry is a plus.
* Demonstrated commitment to outstanding results and compassionate patient care.
* Ability to commute to satellite office locations as needed.
* Bilingual language skills required or preferred depending on site location.
* Good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care.
* Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage.
* Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment.
* Willingness to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.
* Maintains patient confidentiality.
* Consistently work up three patients per hour.
* Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds.
* Has basic knowledge of contact lenses.
* Utilizes proper eye drop technique and sterility.
* Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures.
* Understands characteristics of common anterior segment disorders and oculoplastic conditions.
* Understands and communicates well to patients about cataract surgery and oculoplastic procedures.
* Displays consistent professionalism.
* Is energetic and empathetic with patients.
* Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees.
* Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.
* Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.
* Maintains certification if certified.
* Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
* Must be able to write.
* Must be able to hold arms at shoulder height.
* Must have manual dexterity to work with ophthalmic equipment.

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