Join UF Health Gainesville as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmalic Technician and become part of a nationally recognized academic health system dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research. In this role, you will work alongside ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional eye care services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while supporting the mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

In this the role the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will perform the following job duties:

• Care of patients in a clinic setting by performing ophthalmic examinations such as, Visual Assessments, Pupillary Assessments, Tonometry, Lensometry, Contact Lens, Visual Field Examinations, Slit Lamp Examinations Goldman Visual Fields, and Ophthalmic photography.
• Place patients in rooms, prepare patients for exams/procedures and providing patient/family support. 
• Schedule patient appointments and handle referrals.
• Prepare and maintain patient medical records.
• May be responsible for obtaining insurance coverage and benefits, obtaining authorizations and updating demographic/financial data.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: Gainesville, FL

Education and Experience

Required:

• Completion of a twelve-week formal COA training program or completion of the AAO Independent Study Course
• 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

Required:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
• Successfully pass the JCAHPO COA certification exam or obtained within the 1st year of employment.
• Basics Life Support (BLS).