Assistant Coordinator, Ophthalmic Technology-Ophthalmic Assistant

Job Title : Assistant Coordinator, Ophthalmic Technology-Ophthalmic Assistant

Division : Ophthalmology

Work Arrangement : Onsite only

Location : Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Salary Range : $47,372 to $55,731

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at Baylor College is Medicine is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an open Assistant Coordinator, Ophthalmic Technology position. The person assuming this role will provide clinical support to our optometrists, ophthalmologists and specialty contact and device fitters. This position provides customer service to optometry patients including explanation of costs and obtaining of insurance authorizations for services.

This position is located at our McNair Campus.

Job Duties

Performs patient work-ups including history, medication reconciliation, and ophthalmic testing including :

• Conducts Wavefront Aberrations.
• Performs Corneal Topography / Tomography testing.
• Performs Optical Biometry testing.
• Performs Corneal Pachymetry testing.
• Manifests refractions and / or auto refraction.
• Performs Tonometry testing.
• Performs insertion and removal of contact lenses or optical devices.
• Answers phone messages and patient questions.
• Prepares and maintains patient rooms in clinic.
• Schedules patient appointments and prepares patient charts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Authorization Requirement :

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID : 23507