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".