Ophthalmic Technician - Eyecare Experience Required!
Core
Assist ophthalmologists in providing patient care by performing preliminary eye tests, verifying insurance, and managing patient flow.
Role type
Ophthalmic Technician
Builds
Diagnostic eye care services for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dilation, refraction, intraocular pressure measurement, visual fields testing, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, topography, eye anatomy knowledge, EMR data entry
Preferred skills
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate patient flow, assist doctor in preliminary testing, verify medical and vision insurances, record medical history and medications, check eye condition (pupils, muscles, visual acuity), perform diagnostic tests, maintain office cleanliness
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC