Ophthalmic Technician: Patient Care & Surgical Support

University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc.; Columbia, Baltimore, Owings Mills (MD, MD, MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support daily patient care and streamline practice flow.

The role requires a solid understanding of ophthalmic care, familiarity with medical instrumentation, and the ability to communicate clearly with patients, coworkers, and supervisors. Responsibilities include assisting the physician in patient care, performing technical workups and tests, coordinating follow-up care and scheduling, maintaining and cleaning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in Ophthalmology or Optometry.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.
• CPR and First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
• Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery, scheduling, etc.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used. Report to supervisor if not in working condition.
• Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Assists in minor surgery.

Skills

Team Player

EPIC

Customer Service

Novice

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

EPIC

Job description

University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support daily patient care and streamline practice flow.

The role requires a solid understanding of ophthalmic care, familiarity with medical instrumentation, and the ability to communicate clearly with patients, coworkers, and supervisors. Responsibilities include assisting the physician in patient care, performing technical workups and tests, coordinating follow-up care and scheduling, maintaining and cleaning