Ophthalmic Technician: Patient Diagnostics & Care

Mayo Clinic; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to join a collaborative team providing comprehensive eye care. You will perform ophthalmic assessments, conduct diagnostic tests, and educate patients on treatments and prevention within a patient-centered Mayo Clinic environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years of ophthalmic assistant experience, strong technical and diagnostic skills, excellent communication, keyboarding ability, and COA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience as an ophthalmic assistant.
• Must have technical and diagnostic skills to perform a comprehensive ophthalmic assessment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have effective keyboarding skills.
• COA certification required.
• COT or COMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive ophthalmic assessment on ocular patients.
• Performs diagnostic tests as indicated or as requested by the ophthalmologist.
• Functions autonomously as part of an integrated team of ophthalmic support services.
• Performs patient education in regard to treatment of ocular conditions and preventative care.

Skills

Ophthalmic assistant

Technical skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Keyboarding

COA certification

COT/COMT certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to join a collaborative team providing comprehensive eye care. You will perform ophthalmic assessments, conduct diagnostic tests, and educate patients on treatments and prevention within a patient-centered Mayo Clinic environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years of ophthalmic assistant experience, strong technical and diagnostic skills, excellent communication, keyboarding ability, and COA