Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology - Willing to Train!
Core
Assist ophthalmologists in providing patient care by performing initial eye examinations and diagnostic testing.
Role type
Ophthalmic Technician (Medical Assistant)
Builds
Diagnostic eye care services for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient intake, visual acuity testing, dilation, refraction, intraocular pressure measurement, visual fields testing, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, topography, EMR data entry, eye anatomy knowledge
Preferred skills
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification, prior medical/eyecare experience
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, EMR systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate patient flow, assist doctors in preliminary testing, verify insurance, record medical history and medications, check eye conditions using diagnostic equipment, perform general office duties
Seniority
Entry-level, training provided