Ophthalmic Assistant VA

Ophthalmic Assistant Technician

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Richmond, VA

Pay From : $21 Per Hour

MUST :

6+ months of experience as an Ophthalmic Tech

COA or COT preferred

Experience performing various Ophthalmic exams including slit lamp, visual fields, color vision tests, lensometry, tonometry, Keratometry, refractometry

Rooming patients and obtaining histories

Scribing for providers

Assisting with in office and surgical procedures

Handling dilations

Experience obtaining pre-auths and scheduling appointments

DUTIES :

The duties of the Ophthalmic Tech include but are not limited to the following :

Room patients

Obtain medical history

Check patient visual acuity

Handle dilations

Perform various exams including slit lamp, visual fields, color vision tests, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry and refractometry

Provide photography support

Assist with in office and surgical procedures

Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications

Set up and clean up from procedures.

Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures

Handle scribing

Clean and stock rooms

Prepare instruments for sterilization

Obtain authorizations

Handle chart prep

Schedule appointments

Quadrant is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .