Ophthalmic Assistant-Certified | Ophthalmology | Full Time | Days

UF Health; Manhattan Beach (FL); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UF Health in Florida is seeking a capable Ophthalmic Assistant to support an ophthalmology practice under the supervision of an ophthalmologist and registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with refraction and slit lamp exams, operating visual field analyzers and ophthalmic equipment, and handling patient records with strict HIPAA compliance.

The role requires at least 1 year in an ophthalmic setting and a HS diploma or GED, with duties expanding as assigned in a fast-paced clinic

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
• Basic clerical duties in a clinical setting.
• Ability to triage patients and support ophthalmic care.

Responsabilités

• Assists physician with in-office procedures, refraction, and slit lamp exams.
• Operates automated/manual visual field analyzers and ophthalmic equipment.
• Knowledge of ocular pharmacology; performs clinic operations tasks as assigned.
• Safely triage patients.
• Maintains patient records.
• Completes data collection while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Connaissances

HIPAA compliance

Clerical skills

Patient triage

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Slit lamp

Visual field analyzer

Ophthalmic camera

Description du poste

Overview

This position requires a professionally multi-skilled individual dedicated to assisting in all aspects of an Ophthalmic practice including clerical duties under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist and a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Assists physician with in-office procedures, refraction, slit lamp exams.

Operates automated/manual visual field analyzers. Safely operate ophthalmic equipment, cameras, slit lamp, projectors.

Possess knowledge of ocular pharmacology. Perform other tasks associated with the clinic operation as assigned.

Safely triage patients.

Maintains patient records.

Complete data collection while maintaining HIPAA compliance standards regarding patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements: 1 year In an Ophthalmic practice required Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent - required Additional Duties: Additional duties as assigned may vary.

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