Ophthalmic - Somerville

UnitedHealth Group•Somerville, MA

1d•$20 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), you will perform duties of a clinical assistant/technician specializing in anatomy, function and diseases of the eye. Facilitates patient care by performing the preliminary work up of the patient, including obtaining all past medical records and performing preliminary eye function testing needed for the clinician to diagnose and treat eye conditions. Completes all of the basic testing and some of the more advanced visual testing required to support clinicians. Conducts diagnostic tests, measures and records vision and assesses pupillary and eye muscle function.

Requirements

Willingness to obtain Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within two years from the date of hire
Experience with patient education and contact lens insertion and removal classes
General medical knowledge with solid history taking skills
Familiarity with basic ophthalmic testing and procedures, including Pupillary assessment, visual acuity, extraocular movements, confrontation visual fields, autorefraction, lensometry, intraocular pressure (Tonopen/iCare), and basic slit lamp techniques such as Goldman tonometry and anterior chamber assessment
Basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets; experience with EMR systems or the ability to learn quickly
Ability to travel between locations may be required based on business needs

Nice To Haves

Current Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by JCAHPO or by National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience with Specialy contact lens programs such as therapeutic lenses and myopia control
Experience with advanced testing and procedures such as manifest refraction, manual lensometry, manual Keratometry, Ascans/biometry and/or immersion), OCT, Humphrey visual fields, brightness acuity test
Knowledge of ophthalmic triage protocols and patient safety practices

Responsibilities

Greets and escorts patients, collects thorough medical, ocular, and social history, and documents information accurately in the EMR
Performs visual acuity testing, obtains vital signs, and conducts a range of preliminary and specialized ophthalmic tests (e.g., slit lamp exams, tonometry, OCT, visual field testing)
Educates patients on contact lens insertion and removal, care and cleaning of contact lenses
Management of message pools for both contact lens verification and patient messages relating to contact lenses. May also support front-end operations including medical secretary responsibilities, as needed
Orders contact lenses for sites, patient appointments and trial checks fit sets for site needs
Handles all specialty lenses such as therapeutic lenses, Scleral lenses, and myopia control. Should be knowledgeable in checking insurance coverage for therapeutic lenses