Ophthalmic Assistant

Ophthalmic Assistant Technician
Richmond, VA
Pay From: $21 Per Hour

MUST:
4 years 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 .