Certified Ophthalmic Assistant- Peds Ophthalmology
About The Position
Performs advanced medical history, checks patient's visual acuity, dilates patient's eyes. Performs basic slit-lamp exam, visual fields, color vision tests, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry, and refractometry. Assists with office surgical procedures. Maintains complete and accurate information in the patient's medical record. Prepares and maintains exam rooms to ensure they are adequately stocked with supplies and that all equipment and instruments are in proper working order. Prepare instruments for sterilization. Screen patient phone calls and questions. Follow Guest Relation Policy: Be polite, attentive and courteous to all patients at all times. Perform other related duties incidental to the work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Minimum of 1 year of ophthalmic experience and completion of a certified assistant program or equivalent
- Certification as a COA through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) required and must be maintained throughout employment
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
Responsibilities
- Performs advanced medical history
- Checks patient's visual acuity
- Dilates patient's eyes
- Performs basic slit-lamp exam
- Performs visual fields
- Performs color vision tests
- Performs lensometry
- Performs tonometry
- Performs keratometry
- Performs refractometry
- Assists with office surgical procedures
- Maintains complete and accurate information in the patient's medical record
- Prepares and maintains exam rooms to ensure they are adequately stocked with supplies and that all equipment and instruments are in proper working order
- Prepare instruments for sterilization
- Screen patient phone calls and questions
- Follow Guest Relation Policy: Be polite, attentive and courteous to all patients at all times
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
