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

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.

Responsibilities

In this role the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will perform the following job duties:

• 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, and Ophthalmic photography.
• Place patients in rooms, prepare patients for exams/procedures and 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.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: Gainesville, FL

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• 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).
• 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

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
• Certificate in Basic Life Support.