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Required:

• Knowledge of ophthalmic medical terminology anatomy, physiology as well as disease of the eye and systemic disease that affect the eye. 
• Knowledge of principles of the ophthalmic therapy, first aid and treatment of ocular and medical emergencies.    
• Knowledge of ophthalmic medications and the proper instillation of these into the eye.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and instrument sterilization techniques.
• Two years’ experience working in a medical office including answering telephones, interacting with patients and familiarity with current billing practices including governmental plans.            
• One year of experience scheduling patient appointments in computerized appointment scheduling system.    
• Ability to use ophthalmic equipment such as tonopen, slit lamp, va monitor, auto-refraction, chair and applanation tonometer.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties & task.
• Ability to work under pressure over a busy workload. Flexibility ability to adapt to changing needs of department. 
• Have interpersonal skills to maintain comfortable and cooperative working relationships with physicians, patients and co-workers.
• Ability to work as a team member in a busy private practice.
• Excellent punctuality and dependability.                  
  
• Ability to interact calmly and effectively with patients with difficult personalities.

Preferred:

• Experience registering patients in Epic/CareConnect system.
• Experience working in a teaching environment.