Ophthalmic Technician Tier 2

General Summary

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

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

Knowledge and Skills Sets per Tier:

Tier is based on knowledge and ability to do one or more of the following tasks:

Tier 1: Full work up tasks

Tier 2: Full work up and clinical assistant tasks or scribing or basic testing tasks

Tier 3: Full work up, scribing and clinical assistant tasks and basic diagnostic testing tasks

Tier 4: Full work up and clinical assistant, basic diagnostic testing, and scribing or advanced testing as in tier 4 diagnostic tester

Tier 5: Certified Ophthalmic Technician

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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