UF Health

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeGainesville, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Ophthalmic Assistant candidates must complete a twelve-week formal Certified Ophthalmic Assistant training program or the American Academy of Ophthalmology Independent Study Course.
Ophthalmic Assistant candidates must maintain annual continuing education credits.
Ophthalmic Assistant candidates must be certified as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or pass the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology Certified Ophthalmic Assistant examination or obtain certification within the first year of employment.
Ophthalmic Assistant candidates must hold Basic Life Support certification.
Ophthalmic Technician candidates must complete a one-year formal Certified Ophthalmic Technician training program and pass the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology Certified Ophthalmic Technician certification examination.
Ophthalmic Technician candidates must complete annual continuing education credits.
Ophthalmic Technician candidates must hold Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant certification and Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

Both roles participate in clinic patient care by conducting ophthalmic examinations, including visual assessments, pupillary assessments, tonometry, lensometry, contact lens assessments, visual field examinations, slit lamp examinations, Goldman visual fields, and ophthalmic photography as applicable to the role.
Place patients in rooms, prepare them for examinations and procedures, and provide patient and family support.
Schedule patient appointments and handle referrals.
Prepare and maintain patient medical records.
The Ophthalmic Assistant may obtain insurance coverage and benefits, obtain authorizations, and update demographic and financial data.
The Ophthalmic Technician performs diagnostic and technical testing, including automated visual field assessment and Goldman visual fields.
The Ophthalmic Technician documents visit notes and prepares test results for use during visits.
The Ophthalmic Technician maintains the clinic environment, including supplies and equipment.

Desired Qualifications

Basic computer knowledge is preferred for the Ophthalmic Assistant.

Overview

One Eye Center. Two Exciting Roles to Advance Your Career in Ophthalmology. 

Take your profession to the next level at the University of Florida Health in beautiful Gainesville, Florida at The Oaks Eye Center. We have exciting job opportunities available and are seeking talented professionals to join our ophthalmic team as a: 

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

UF Health is a nationally recognized academic health system dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research. In this role, you will work alongside ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional eye care services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while supporting the mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

UF Health Rewards

Accrued paid time off including 10 holidays
Annual merit-based salary increases
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive healthcare and retirement plans
Wellness programs

Responsibilities

Both roles will participate in the care of patients in a clinic setting by performing the following job duties:

Ophthalmic Assistant

Ophthalmic examinations such as, Visual Assessments, Pupillary Assessments, Tonometry, Lensometry, Contact Lens, Visual Field Examinations, Slit Lamp Examinations Goldman Visual Fields, Ophthalmic photography,
Place patients in rooms and prepare them for exams/procedures while providing patient/family support.
Schedule patient appointments and handle referrals.
Prepare and maintain patient medical records.
May be responsible for obtaining insurance coverage and benefits, obtaining authorizations and updating demographic/financial data.

Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic examinations such as, Visual Acuity, Tonometry, and Lensometry.
Diagnostic and technical testing, such as, automated visual field assessment, Goldman visual fields.
Place patients in rooms, preparing patients for exams/procedures and providing patient/family support.
Document appropriate visit notes and prepare tests results so they are available during visit.
Maintain clinic environment including supplies and equipment.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours/Days: 8:00am-4:30pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: Gainesville, FL

Qualifications

OPTHALMIC ASSISTANT

Education/Training

Completion of a twelve-week formal COA training program or completion of the AAO Independent Study Course
Annual continuing education credits must be maintained.
Basic knowledge of computers is preferred.
Person should display initiative, and have the ability to multitask.
Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team player is essential.

Certification

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. If not currently certified, must successfully pass theJoint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) COA exam or obtain within the 1st year of employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS).

OPTHALMIC TECHNICIAN

Education/Training

Completion of a one-year formal COT training program.
Successfully passed the JCAHPO COT certification exam.
Completion of annual continuing education credits.

Experience

Basic knowledge of computers.
Person should display initiative, the ability to multi-task and take on responsibilities.
Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member is essential.

Certification

Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant.
Basic Life Support (BLS).

About the Company

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