Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
About The Position
As our Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), you will provide comprehensive clinical and clerical support to Ophthalmologists/Optometrists, ensuring efficient practice operations. You will directly contribute to patient diagnosis through advanced ophthalmic testing and meticulous patient work-ups. Every day you will manage patient greetings, histories, and vision testing, skillfully performing end-point refractions, pressure measurements, and a variety of advanced tests. You will also administer medications, educate patients, triage phone calls, and schedule appointments. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate advanced proficiency in ophthalmic testing and patient support. You will exhibit exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a compassionate, patient-focused approach in a dynamic clinical setting.
Requirements
- High School/GED required
- One (1) year working in an optometry or ophthalmology practice
- Working knowledge of anatomy, pharmacology, medical terminology, sterilization techniques, and basic eye care
- Understanding of ophthalmic testing and the use of ophthalmic instruments and equipment
- Basic skills in operating a computer and office equipment
- Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to make chart documentation with entry into electronic medical record
- JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in ophthalmic testing and patient support.
- Exhibit exceptional attention to detail.
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach in a dynamic clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive clinical and clerical support to Ophthalmologists/Optometrists, ensuring efficient practice operations.
- Directly contribute to patient diagnosis through advanced ophthalmic testing and meticulous patient work-ups.
- Manage patient greetings, histories, and vision testing.
- Perform end-point refractions, pressure measurements, and a variety of advanced tests.
- Administer medications.
- Educate patients.
- Triage phone calls.
- Schedule appointments.
- Make chart documentation with entry into electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
