Certified Ophthalmic Assistant — Clinically Focused Eye Care

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Gainesville seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to join its ophthalmology team. You will work with ophthalmologists to deliver high-quality eye care in a collaborative setting, supporting education and research initiatives within a renowned academic health system.

Responsibilities include performing ophthalmic exams, preparing patients for procedures, scheduling, and maintaining records, while ensuring accurate insurance authorizations and data updates as needed.

Qualifications

• COA training or AAO Independent Study Course completed.
• Annual continuing education credits maintained.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.
• Initiative, multitasking ability, and problem-solving skills required.
• Team player mindset essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic examinations and imaging as part of routine patient care.
• Prepare patients for exams and provide patient/family support.
• Schedule appointments and handle referrals.
• Maintain and update patient medical records.
• Assist with insurance coverage, authorizations, and data updates.

Skills

Patient care

Initiative

Multitasking

Team player

Problem solving

Computer basics

Education

COA training program

AAO Independent Study Course

Job description

UF Health Gainesville seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to join its ophthalmology team. You will work with ophthalmologists to deliver high-quality eye care in a collaborative setting, supporting education and research initiatives within a renowned academic health system.

Responsibilities include performing ophthalmic exams, preparing patients for procedures, scheduling, and maintaining records, while ensuring accurate insurance authorizations and data updates as needed.