11 ophthalmic assistant jobs found

Overview *Position is full-time, 1st shift* As a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant you will: Ensure proper patient flow through the preliminary portion of ancillary services in accordance with established standards and procedures. Responsibilities Prepares patients for Ophthalmic examinations as directed by a physician. In doing so, performs a variety of tests, including, but not limited to, preparing charts, taking patient histories, testing visual acuity, checking pupils, etc. Gathers information necessary for patient records. Maintains Ophthalmic equipment by general servicing, cleaning and maintenance. Ensures adequate inventory of consumables and supplies for designated area. Assists in the development of procedures for technical and clinical activities. Assists physicians as indicated or directed. Trains for new tasks and ancillary skills, as assigned. Under the supervision or direction of a physician,...

Overview Assumes responsibility for proper patient flow through the preliminary portion of ancillary services. Responsibilities • Prepares patients for ophthalmic examinations. • Responsible for the accumulation and coordination of information necessary for patient records. • Assists in the maintenance of ophthalmic equipment by general servicing and cleaning. • Ensures adequate inventory of consumables and supplies for designated area. • Assists physicians with daily tasks. • Trains for new tasks and ancillary skills. • Ensures compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures. • Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications • High school diploma or the equivalent required. • Familiarity with medical terminology desired with a willingness to learn ophthalmic assisting and work toward certification. Area of Interest: Allied Health; FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.20 - 8 hrs/per week; Shift: Day; Job ID: 12454;

Overview Assumes responsibility for proper patient flow through the preliminary portion of ancillary services. Responsibilities Prepares patients for ophthalmic examinations. Responsible for the accumulation and coordination of information necessary for patient records. Assists in the maintenance of ophthalmic equipment by general servicing and cleaning. Ensures adequate inventory of consumables and supplies for designated area. Assists physicians with daily tasks. Trains for new tasks and ancillary skills. Ensures compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or the equivalent required. Familiarity with medical terminology desired with a willingness to learn ophthalmic assisting and work toward certification. Area of Interest: Allied Health; FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week; Shift: Day; Job ID: 10769;

ResponsibilitiesIn this role you will provide patient care, technical support, and administrative duties for an ophthalmology group practice.  Patient care duties include: recording patient ocular history, obtaining visual acuity, autorefractometry, lensometry, tonometry, pupillary defect evaluation, confrontational field testing, OCTs, OCTAs, Visual Fields, administration of eye drops for pupil dilation with topical anesthesia, assisting with minor procedures, obtaining medical histories from patients with standard and rare medical disorders, and ordering supplies and medications for clinical use.  Assistance with administrative duties include: clinic preparation, appointment scheduling, answering phones, and faxing of RX refill authorization. QualificationsRequired: * Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or minimum 2 years’ experience working as an ophthalmic technician. * Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology anatomy, physiology as well as disease of the eye and systemic...

ResponsibilitiesIn this role you will provide patient care, technical support, and administrative duties for an ophthalmology group practice.  Responsibilities include: * Obtain medical histories from patients with standard and rare medical disorders.  * Record patient ocular history, obtaining visual acuity, autorefractometry, lensometry, tonometry, pupillary defect evaluation, confrontational field testing, OCTs, OCTAs, Visual Fields, administration of eye drops for pupil dilation with topical anesthesia, and assisting with minor procedures.  * Order supplies and medications for clinical use.  * Clinic preparation, appointment scheduling, answering phones, faxing of RX refill authorizations. QualificationsRequired: * Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or minimum 2 years’ experience working as an ophthalmic technician. * Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology anatomy, physiology as well as disease of the eye and systemic disease that affect the eye. * Skill in...

ResponsibilitiesIn this role you will function in the Stein Eye Institute’s Comprehensive Ophthalmology Division and Contact Lens Suite. The duties include recording patient ocular history, obtaining visual acuity, autorefractometry, lensometry, tonometry, administration of eye drops for pupil dilation and topical anesthesia, and assisting with minor procedures. Obtain medical histories from patients with standard and rare medical disorders. Assist in administrative duties when not with patients, as in file preparation, insurance verification, patient follow up calls and prescription refills. QualificationsRequired: * Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or minimum 2 years’ experience working as an ophthalmic technician. * Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the visual systems helpful. * Skill in acquiring accurate medical history, measuring and recording visual acuity, and tonometry. * Experience in contact lens verification and ordering. *...

The Ophthalmic Technician works up patients for physicians that includes taking medical history, performing initial examination and completing diagnostic testing. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) preferred Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in an ophthalmology/optometry office Experience PREFERRED: Two (2) years of previous experience in an ophthalmology office performing initial examinations and diagnostic testing Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Education/training PREFERRED: Successful completion of an Ophthalmic Assistant Program Independent action(s) required: Takes medical history and performs initial examination and...

The Ophthalmic Technician Specialist works up patients for physicians that includes taking medical history, performing initial examination and completing diagnostic testing. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) certification at least at the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) level. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: CPR Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Technologist (COMT) within 12 months of hire. Experience REQUIRED: Two (2) years of experience performing initial ophthalmic examinations and diagnostic testing. Experience PREFERRED: Four (4) years of experience in academic medical environment preferred. Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma / GED Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree in Health Science or related field. Independent action(s) required: Takes medical...

Ophthalmic Technician To us, it's about living life to the fullest while serving our patients, teammates, neighbors and friends. We are dedicated and passionate in everything we do, seeking challenge and appreciating the routes that got us here. Whether our path is clinical or not, we all came to find balance and meaning in our lives within the work we are passionate about and the adventures we live. Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Our updated 520,000-square-foot hospital opened in December 2020. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Pay Range: Min: $22.00 Max: $32.00. Pay is based upon relevant education and experience. $3,000 sign on bonus available! POSITION PURPOSE: The Ophthalmic Technician will support our Ophthalmology department 2 days a week with the opportunity to...

ResponsibilitiesYou will provide technical support to ophthalmologist in the Cataract & Refractive division, and obtain medical histories from patients with standard and rare medical disorders. Patient-care duties also include: recording patient ocular history, obtaining visual acuity, autorefractometry, manual refractometry, lensometry, keratometry, tonometry, pupilary defect evaluation, confrontational field testing, administration of eye drops for pupil dilation with topical anesthesia, and assisting with minor procedures.  QualificationsRequired: * Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology, basic ocular anatomy, basic ocular physiology, common visual pathologies. * Knowledge of common ophthalmic medication. * Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and sterilization techniques. * Skill in acquiring accurate medical history, measuring and recording visual acuity, performing lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, and keratometry. * Proficient in all aspects of...

$17 Minimum Rate! Ophthalmic Technician (COA, COT, COMT, OSA) Ophthalmology Full-time Day shift Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, part of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health/Geisel School of Medicine, has a full time Ophthalmic Technician position open, this job will be split between our Hanover, NH and Windsor, VT offices.  It is preferred that qualified candidates have two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, as well as appropriate certification/licensure. This position is responsible for taking patient histories, performing ancillary tests (i.e. visual fields, keratometry, OCTs), taking eye measurements, completing required chart documentation, refraction.  We are a full service medical and surgical Ophthalmic practice serving adults in two locations.  This full time position hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life/AD&D, Earned Time, Health...