Ophthalmic Assistant - Technician

Florida Health Care Plans; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Health Care Plans in Daytona Beach is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant - Technician for the ophthalmology team. This full-time, first-shift role involves preparing patients, performing tests, and documenting results in EPIC, Kalidoscope, and PACHS to support the Ophthalmologist.

Ideal candidates have JCAHPO certification preferred, strong English communication, CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days), and at least one year of ophthalmic experience.

Qualifications

• Certification by JCAHPO preferred.
• Clear English communication, written and oral.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• One year+ ophthalmic assistant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for ophthalmic exams and procedures.
• Perform routine and physician-ordered tests.
• Document results in EPIC, Kalidoscope, and PACHS and assist the Ophthalmologist.

Skills

Clear English communication

CPR certification

Ophthalmic assistant experience

Ophthalmic equipment knowledge

Education

JCAHPO certification

Tools

Ascan/Bscan

Ophthalmic equipment handling

Job description

Ophthalmic Assistant - Technician

Practice Management - Ophthalmology

Full-time

1st shift

Monday- Friday 8am-5pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary function is to prepare each patient for the appropriate ophthalmic exam and/or procedure, perform all appropriate tests, both routine and those ordered by the Ophthalmologist. Compile appropriate documentation in EPIC, Kalidoscope, and PACHS (Electronic Health Records) and to compliment and facilitate the Ophthalmologist as much as possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, skills and experience:

• Certification by JCAHPO preferred.
• Clear English communication skills, written and oral.
• Current Professional Rescuer CPR certification (only acceptable programs are American Heart Association and the American Red Cross) or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment required.
• One year or more experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant in an Ophthalmology or Optometry practice preferred.
• Knowledge of Ascan/Bscan preferred.
• Must have knowledge and experience with ophthalmic equipment and procedures such as a projector, tonometry, keraomerty, pachometry, slit lamp, PAM, glare testing, auto refract, Humphrey Visual Field, corneal topography, fundus photography, and ocular coherence tomography, etc.
• Dependable transportation with the ability to travel to various locations required.