Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician | Eye Center - the Oaks | Gainesville | Full-Time

Achieves

• Anticipates patient and provider needs during exams/procedures by obtaining and/or performing specialized procedures, such as, but not limited to:
• Automated and manual visual fields: Amsler Grid, Goldman Perimeter, Confrontational fields, Automated perimetry. Keratometry including
• Corneal
• Curvature
• Lensometry including but not limited to:
• Neutralize
• Spectacles
• Automated and
• Manual
• Refractometry including:
• Refractive
• Error (Auto),
• Manifest
• Refraction
• Microbiology: Office antisepsis, Universal precautions Chart documentation is clear, accurate and legible.

Exceeds

Is recognized as a resource person by physicians and peers. Suggests Treatment modalities to physicians, which are acted upon. Identifies and Participates in implementation of alternative ways to assist in clinic to improve efficiency. Provides age appropriate, and developmental level, patient care by performing ophthalmic skills according to the UFP and clinic policies and procedures.

Achieves

• Assesses and collects data to determine patient stability/change
• Patient
• Education including but not limited to: Surgery, Systemic and Ocular diseases, Anatomy and Physiology (general and ocular), Medications Tests, Treatments Integrates assessment findings with previously reported or documented information to determine changes in patient's status Recognizes interrelationships between assessment findings, monitored parameters, and therapies, including medications and appropriate notification given to the provider Ophthalmic skills are performed in accordance with the UFP and clinic policies and procedures
• Patient's needs are addressed as they are identified
• Exceeds: Is recognized as a resource person by physicians and peers. Suggest treatment modalities to physicians, which are acted upon. If applicable, assists physicians by performing ophthalmic photography utilizing specialized training and technique in accordance with UFP and clinic specific policies.

Achieves

• Anticipates patient and provider needs during exams/procedures including performance of ophthalmic photography including but not limited to: Heidelberg OCT photography (Anterior & Posterior segment), Optos, Fundus photography, A scan B scan & Emersions, Topography/Immersion, Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer (RNFLs), Intravitreal
• Fluorescein
• Angiograms (IVFAs),
• Electroretinography (ERG)
• Exceeds: Is recognized as a resource person by physicians and peers. Suggests treatment modalities to physicians, which are acted upon. Identifies and participates in implementation of alternative ways to assist in clinic to improve efficiency. Verbal and written communication are clear, accurate and according to UFP policy and procedure.

Achieves

Uses appropriate communication techniques for patients and families served. Assures that Patients and their families have a thorough understanding of why they are here, tests that will be performed and policy, protocol and procedure of the clinic. Contributes to the efficient operation of the clinic by performing other related duties as may be required.

Achieves

Assigned tasks are performed willingly and within the time frame as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of a twelve-week formal COA training program or completion of the AAO Independent Study Course, followed by successfully passing the JCAHPO COA certification exam (or obtained within the 1st year of employment). Annual continuing education credits must be maintained. Basic knowledge of computers is preferred. Person should display initiative, and have the ability to multitask. Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team player is essential.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. Certificate in Basic Life Support.
• Motor
• Vehicle
• Operator
• Designation: None provided