Job Description
Position Summary:
The Ophthalmic Assistant / Diagnostic Technician is primarily responsible for performing ophthalmic diagnostic testing to support patient care and assist providers in the evaluation and treatment process. This position also performs preliminary patient work-ups and provides additional clinical support as needed, including prescription refill assistance, exam room readiness, diagnostic room preparation, and other back-office functions. The ideal candidate possesses strong ophthalmic knowledge, excellent patient interaction skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing.* Perform preliminary patient work-ups to prepare patients for examinations.* Assist with maintaining medical supplies throughout the clinic.* Process prescription refill requests.* Assist patients with prescription refill requests for all providers.* Support back-office operations, including checking voicemails and ensuring exam rooms and diagnostic rooms are prepared for patient care.* Attend and complete all required compliance trainings.* Maintain knowledge of and follow company policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, and all applicable federal and state regulations.* Perform other duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at the discretion of management.
Required Qualifications:- High school diploma or equivalent.* Knowledge of eye anatomy, ocular conditions, and ophthalmic diagnostic equipment.* Ability to perform slit lamp examinations and patient refractions.* Ability to
