Ophthalmic Technician Tier 2

Description

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

Essential Functions  

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. 

Requirements

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 and clinical assistant tasks or scribing or basic testing tasks. 

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VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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