Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology
Core
Assist ophthalmologists in providing patient care by performing preliminary eye tests, verifying insurance, and preparing patients for exams.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)
Builds
Patient care services for eye care clinics
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Required skills
patient flow facilitation, preliminary eye testing, insurance verification, EMR documentation, eye anatomy knowledge, diagnostic test performance (dilation, refraction, pressures, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, topography), vital signs measurement, room preparation, HIPAA compliance
Preferred skills
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate patient flow, assist doctor in preliminary testing, verify medical and vision insurances, record patient medical history and medications, check eye condition (pupils, muscles, visual acuity), prepare patients for treatments, measure vital signs, clean and stock exam rooms, document medical visits
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC