Ophthalmic Tech or Assistant - Washington / Part Time

at  Mercy

OPHTHALMIC TECH QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: 5+ years of ophthalmology experience, preferred
• Certification/Registration: Certified Ophthalmic Tech (COT)
• Other Skills and Knowledge: Outstanding patient service skills and Microsoft Office skills

OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT OVERVIEW:

Greets patients and escorts them to and from the examining rooms. Obtains ocular, medical and family history; assists doctor during exam or minor surgery as well as with any additional testing. Assists the screeners, surgery scheduling tech and front desk areas as needed; answers patient telephone calls. All the duties, responsibilities and qualifications documented in this job description are subject to reasonable accommodation. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees of Mercy are expected to comply with all federal, state and local regulations in addition to organization policy and procedures. Performs related duties as assigned.

OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Must have good telephone and communication skills.
• Equipment Used: Must be able to operate equipment to perform: VFA, A Scans, PAM, BAT, color vision testing, pupil evaluation, Amsler grid, automated keratometry, and corneal topography.

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