Ophthalmic Technician Tier 3

Responsible for daily patient care flow.  Performs a number of data collection functions delegated by the physician and/or Clinic Manager to allow for proper professional diagnosis, treatment, and care of patient’s condition(s). 

Essential Duties

Acquaint all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed

Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, medical history (ocular and

general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications

Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks for new and follow-up patients: Vision acuity, 

lensometry, entrance tests, contact and non-contact tonometry, refraction, slit lamp exam, angle assessment, dilation

Maintains and cleans all equipment being used

Maintains patient confidentiality

Attends required meetings

Availability to travel to Dade and Broward offices when necessary

Job Specifications 

Typically has the following skills or abilities:  

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

Minimum 2 years of experience as an ophthalmic technician or surgical assistant

Strong knowledge of ophthalmic instruments, procedures, and terminology

Familiarity with EMR systems (experience with NextGen is a plus)

Excellent organizational skills and diligence

Ability to travel daily

Excellent customer service and communication skills 

Full work up, scribing and clinical assistant tasks, and basic diagnostic testing tasks

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