Ophthalmic Assistant

Ophthalmic Assistant Technician


Richmond, VA


Pay From: $21 Per Hour

MUST:


4+ years of experience as an Ophthalmic Tech


COA or COT preferred


Experience performing various Ophthalmic exams including slit lamp, visual fields, color vision tests, lensometry, tonometry, Keratometry, refractometry


Rooming patients and obtaining histories


Scribing for providers


Assisting with in office and surgical procedures


Handling dilations


Experience obtaining pre-auths and scheduling appointments

DUTIES:


The duties of the Ophthalmic Tech include but are not limited to the following:


Room patients


Obtain medical history


Check patient visual acuity


Handle dilations


Perform various exams including slit lamp, visual fields, color vision tests, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry and refractometry


Provide photography support


Assist with in office and surgical procedures


Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications


Set up and clean up from procedures.


Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures


Handle scribing


Clean and stock rooms


Prepare instruments for sterilization


Obtain authorizations


Handle chart prep


Schedule appointments

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".