Certified Ophthalmic Technician – Ophthalmology Appointment Hub

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Conduct remote ophthalmic triage by evaluating patient symptoms.

• Gather ocular and medical histories from patients.

• Assess the urgency of visual concerns using established protocols.

• Identify the appropriate course of action, including urgent, emergent, or routine care.

• Facilitate patient care by managing and responding to real-time communications.

• Collaborate with scheduling teams and healthcare providers.

• Review, prioritize, and address messages within electronic medical records.

• Document patient interactions, triage evaluations, clinical recommendations, and communications with providers.

• Educate patients on eye conditions, treatment plans, medications, and symptoms that necessitate further care escalation.

• Engage in quality assurance initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completion of training as an Ophthalmic Technician.

• Certification as a certified Ophthalmic Technician through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

• No prior experience needed beyond the education/training requirement OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

🏝️ Benefits

• $5000 Commitment Bonus for eligible candidates!