Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology - Willing to Train!
Core
An Ophthalmic Technician who assists ophthalmologists with patient intake, preliminary eye examinations, and diagnostic testing to prepare patients for specialist exams.
Role type
Clinical support technician (ophthalmology)
Builds
Diagnostic eye care services for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient intake and scheduling, preliminary eye examinations, diagnostic testing (visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, topography), EMR data entry, HIPAA compliance, basic computer skills
Preferred skills
COA or COT certification, prior ophthalmic experience
Technologies
EMR systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), diagnostic equipment (OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, topography)
Responsibilities
Greet patients and verify insurance, record medical history and medications, perform eye condition checks (pupils, visual acuity, extraocular movements), conduct diagnostic tests, maintain EMR records, perform general office duties
Seniority
Entry-level, trainable