General Summary
Responsible for daily patient care flow. Performs a number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician and/or Clinic Manager to allow for proper professional diagnosis treatment and care of patients condition(s).
Essential Functions
Acquaint all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed
Obtain patient history to include chief complaint history of present illness medical history (ocular and general) family history (ocular and general) and history of allergies and medications
Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks for new and follow up patients: Vision acuity lensometry entrance tests contact and non-contact tonometry refraction slit lamp exam angle assessment dilation
Maintains and cleans all equipment being used
Maintains patient confidentiality
Attends required meetings
Availability to travel to Dade and Broward offices when necessary
Job Specifications
Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Technician (COT) preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience as an ophthalmic technician or surgical assistant
Strong knowledge of ophthalmic instruments procedures and terminology
Familiarity with EMR systems (experience with NextGen is a plus)
Excellent organizational skills and diligence
Ability to travel daily
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Full work up and clinical assistant tasks or scribing or basic testing tasks
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age gender race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
The compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding iCare benefits please click here.
Required Experience:
IC
iCare Health Solutions is an organized eye care delivery system that specializes in clinically integrated networks of optometry and ophthalmology professionals.