Required:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant 
• Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the visual systems helpful
• Skill in acquiring accurate medical history, measuring and recording visual acuity, and tonometry.
• Experience in contact lens verification and ordering.
• Experience in training patients in proper contact lens insertion, removal, and hygiene.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word & Excel software.
• Ability to type with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to write concisely and clearly, edit, and proofread to ensure grammatically correct and factual correspondence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on a self- directed basis with limited supervision.
• Ability to prioritize activities with varying time sensitivities.
• Ability to analyze clinical and administrative information and determine appropriate course(s) of action to resolve conflicts and discrepancies.      
• Pleasant, caring and compassionate personality.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients, staff and physicians.
• Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of patient-related testing equipment.
• Responsible and detailed-oriented.
• Ability to learn state of the art diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties to maximize clinic efficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy workload.
• Ability to work as a team member in an ophthalmic setting.
• Knowledge of various ophthalmic clinical protocols.

Preferred:

• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT).
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).