Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Patient-Focused Eye Care

EyeSouth Partners; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Eye Center of St. Augustine, part of EyeSouth Partners, is seeking an experienced ophthalmic technician to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists with patient data, exams, and documentation.

The role requires documenting ocular history, performing tests, and supporting electronic medical records entry under physician supervision. The ideal candidate has a COA certification, 5+ years in ophthalmic assisting, and Nextech/ICP experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an ophthalmic assistant preferred.
• Current iJCAHPO COA certification required.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.
• Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Able to code CPT and applicable ICD-10 codes for diagnostic testing.
• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering
• Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
• Assist with patient requested paperwork completed (FMLA, DMV)
• Complete electronic prescription refill related tasks including medication prior authorization process
• Assist with triage for emergency and work-in patients
• Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer
• Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism

Skills

COA certification

Ophthalmic assistant experience

CPT/ICD-10 coding

Medical scribe

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Job description

Eye Center of St. Augustine, part of EyeSouth Partners, is seeking an experienced ophthalmic technician to assist ophthalmologists and optometrists with patient data, exams, and documentation.

The role requires documenting ocular history, performing tests, and supporting electronic medical records entry under physician supervision. The ideal candidate has a COA certification, 5+ years in ophthalmic assisting, and Nextech/ICP experience.