Ophthalmic Assistant: Eye Care Tech & Patient Support

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a multi-skilled ophthalmic support professional to assist the ophthalmologist and nursing staff. The role includes clerical duties, assisting with in-office procedures, refraction, and slit lamp exams, while safely operating ophthalmic equipment and maintaining patient records.

The position requires 1 year of experience in an ophthalmic practice and a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 1 year in an Ophthalmic practice required
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent - required
• Additional duties as assigned may vary.

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.

Skills

Clerical duties

In-office procedures

Patient triage

HIPAA compliance

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment operation

Slit lamp

Visual field analyzers

Job description

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a multi-skilled ophthalmic support professional to assist the ophthalmologist and nursing staff. The role includes clerical duties, assisting with in-office procedures, refraction, and slit lamp exams, while safely operating ophthalmic equipment and maintaining patient records.

The position requires 1 year of experience in an ophthalmic practice and a High School Diploma or GED.