Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

CommonSpirit Health • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) to provide advanced clinical and administrative support to Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. This role is crucial for optimizing practice efficiency and delivering exceptional patient care, encompassing all Ophthalmic Assistant (OA) duties, end-point refractions, and higher-level ophthalmic testing.

Requirements

• JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required.
• 1 year working in an optometry or ophthalmology practice required.
• 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 and organizational skills required.
• Ability to make chart documentation with entry into electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Patient Work-up: Greet and room patients, meticulously collecting medical history, chief complaint, medication lists, and allergies. Perform initial vision testing and spectacle neutralization.
• Advanced Ophthalmic Testing & Procedures: Conduct intraocular pressure measurements (applanation/Tonopen), refractometry, and specialized tests including A/B-scan, Visual Fields, Pachymetry, Corneal Topography, HRT, and OCT. Assist physicians with in-office procedures as trained.
• Medication Management & Patient Education: Administer prescribed ocular medications and provide essential patient counseling on medication use and pre/post-operative guidelines.
• Efficient Workflow & Triage: Manage patient scheduling, perform telephone triage for urgent/emergent needs, and coordinate with e-call physician teams to accommodate patient needs. Ensure accurate fee sheet completion and timely data entry into Cerner.
• Clinic Maintenance & Safety: Restock and clean exam rooms after each patient. Conduct routine area sweeps to maintain 5S standards (Level 4) and properly close rooms at the end of the patient schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees