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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Certified Ophthalmic Technician | Eye Center - the Oaks | Gainesville

UF Health

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Join UF Health Gainesville as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and become part of 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.

The Ophthalmic Assistant participates in the care of patients in a clinic setting by performing ophthalmic examinations such as, Visual Assessments, Pupillary Assessments, Tonometry, Lensometry, Contact Lens, Visual Field Examinations, Slit Lamp Examinations Goldman Visual Fields, Ophthalmic photography, placing patients in rooms, preparing patients for exams/procedures and providing patient/family support. Schedules patient appointments, handles referrals. Prepares and maintains patient medical records. The incumbent may be responsible for obtaining insurance coverage and benefits, obtaining authorizations and updating demographic/financial data.

Responsibilities

The Ophthalmic Assistant participates in the care of patients in a clinic setting by performing ophthalmic examinations such as, Visual Assessments, Pupillary Assessments, Tonometry, Lensometry, Contact Lens, Visual Field Examinations, Slit Lamp Examinations Goldman Visual Fields, Ophthalmic photography, placing patients in rooms, preparing patients for exams/procedures and providing patient/family support. Schedules patient appointments, handles referrals. Prepares and maintains patient medical records. The incumbent may be responsible for obtaining insurance coverage and benefits, obtaining authorizations and updating demographic/financial data.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Days: Variable

Location: Gainesville, FL

Qualifications

Education

Required: Completion of a twelve-week formal COA training program or completion of the AAO Independent Study Course, followed by successfully passing the JCAHPO COA certification exam (or obtained within the 1st year of employment).

Experience

Required:

  • 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.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required:

  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
UF Health
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