Ophthalmic Tech Specialist - Ophthalmology

About the role

The Ophthalmic Technician Specialist works up patients for physicians that includes taking medical history, performing initial examination and completing diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities

• Takes medical history, performs initial examination and diagnostic testing independently.
• Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Technologist (COMT) within 18 months of hire.
• Takes two (2) years of experience performing initial ophthalmic examinations and diagnostic testing.
• Four (4) years of experience in an academic medical environment is preferred.
• Must be willing to work at all office locations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and walk distances.
• Must have strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving skills, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking, fast-paced environment handling multiple priorities, adapting to frequent change, noisy environment, and frequent and intense customer interactions.

Requirements

• Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire: Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) certification at least at the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) level.
• Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment: CPR.

Qualifications

• Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma / GED.
• Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree in Health Science or related field.

Skills

• Strong recall.
• Reasoning.
• Problem solving.
• Hearing.
• Speak clearly.
• Write legibly.
• Reading.
• Logical thinking.

Benefits

• CPR must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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