Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology
Core
Assist ophthalmologists in providing patient care by performing preliminary eye tests, verifying insurance, and managing patient flow.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)
Builds
Patient exam preparation and diagnostic data collection for eye care practices
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient intake, insurance verification, EMR data entry, visual acuity testing, pupil/muscle observation, dilation, refraction, intraocular pressure measurement, visual fields testing, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, topography, eye anatomy knowledge, ocular medication knowledge
Preferred skills
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, EMR systems
Responsibilities
Greet patients and manage patient flow, verify medical and vision insurance, record medical history and medications, perform diagnostic eye tests (visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, etc.), check eye condition (pupils, muscles, visual acuity), maintain office cleanliness
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC