Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician | The Oaks Eye Center | Full-time | Days

Overview

One Eye Center. Two Exciting Roles to Advance Your Career in Ophthalmology.

Take your profession to the next level at the University of Florida Health in beautiful Gainesville, Florida at The Oaks Eye Center. We have exciting job opportunities available and are seeking talented professionals to join our ophthalmic team as a :

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

UF Health is a nationally recognized academic health system dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research. In this role, you will work alongside ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional eye care services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while supporting the mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

UF Health Rewards

• Accrued paid time off including 10 holidays
• Annual merit-based salary increases
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive healthcare and retirement plans
• Wellness programs

Responsibilities

Both roles will participate in the care of patients in a clinic setting by performing the following job duties:

Ophthalmic Assistant

• Ophthalmic examinations such as, Visual Assessments, Pupillary Assessments, Tonometry, Lensometry, Contact Lens, Visual Field Examinations, Slit Lamp Examinations Goldman Visual Fields, Ophthalmic photography,
• Place patients in rooms and prepare them for exams/procedures while providing patient/family support.
• Schedule patient appointments and handle referrals.
• Prepare and maintain patient medical records.
• May be responsible for obtaining insurance coverage and benefits, obtaining authorizations and updating demographic/financial data.

Ophthalmic Technician

• Ophthalmic examinations such as, Visual Acuity, Tonometry, and Lensometry.
• Diagnostic and technical testing, such as, automated visual field assessment, Goldman visual fields.
• Place patients in rooms, preparing patients for exams/procedures and providing patient/family support.
• Document appropriate visit notes and prepare tests results so they are available during visit.
• Maintain clinic environment including supplies and equipment.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours/Days: 8:00am-4:30pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: Gainesville, FL

Qualifications

OPTHALMIC ASSISTANT

Education/Training

• Completion of a twelve-week formal COA training program or completion of the AAO Independent Study Course
• Annual continuing education credits must be maintained.
• Basic knowledge of computers is preferred.
• Person should display initiative, and have the ability to multitask.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team player is essential.

Certification

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. If not currently certified, must successfully pass the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) COA exam or obtain within the 1st year of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

OPTHALMIC TECHNICIAN

Education/Training

• Completion of a one-year formal COT training program.
• Successfully passed the JCAHPO COT certification exam.
• Completion of annual continuing education credits.

Experience

• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Person should display initiative, the ability to multi-task and take on responsibilities.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member is essential.

Certification

• Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).