UF Health

Ophthalmic Assistant-Certified - Ophthalmology

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeJacksonville, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in an ophthalmic practice is required.
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Knowledge of ocular pharmacology is required.
Ability to safely triage patients is required.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of an ophthalmic practice, including clerical duties, under the supervision of an ophthalmologist and a registered nurse.
Assist the physician with in-office procedures, refraction, and slit-lamp examinations.
Operate automated and manual visual field analyzers.
Safely operate ophthalmic equipment, cameras, slit lamps, and projectors.
Perform other tasks associated with clinic operations as assigned.
Maintain patient records.
Perform additional duties as assigned, which may vary.

Overview

This position requires a professionally multi-skilled individual dedicated to assisting in all aspects of an Ophthalmic practice including clerical duties under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist and a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities

Assists physician with in-office procedures, refraction, slit
lamp exams.

Operates automated/manual visual field analyzers.
Safely operate ophthalmic equipment, cameras, slit lamp,
projectors.

Possess knowledge of ocular pharmacology.
Perform other tasks associated with the clinic operation as
assigned.

Safely triage patients.

Maintains patient records.

Complete data collection while maintaining HIPAA
compliance standards regarding patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements: 1 year In an Ophthalmic practice required Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent - required Additional Duties: Additional duties as assigned may vary.

UFJPI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

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