Ophthalmic Assistant

Position Overview

The incumbent books appointments and surgery, coordinates pre-op testing, types reports, maintains filing system, records and compiles and reports statistics. Greets and directs patients. Provides basic patient education.Triages referrals and phone calls. It is essential that the incumbent has the ability to work on multiple tasks and interact with patients in person and on the phone simultaneously. Performs a variety of Ophthalmological tests as required.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the last five (5) years in a clerical ophthalmology position required.
• Recent experience with clinical optics, ocular motility, visual field testing, and ocular pharmacology is required.
• Experience showcase good understanding of medical terminology is required.
• Experience with physician billing is required.
• Demonstrated experience showcasing excellent verbal and written communication skills is required; including excellent customer service experience, being comfortable talking to patients to fact find and make patients feel comfortable talking to you.
• Experience with prioritizing multiple activities in a busy clinical environment is required.
• Experiencing functioning as a team player is required.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

Physical Requirements