Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

American Addiction Centers • Lexington, NC

5d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) performs preliminary screenings as ordered by a physician, including detailed patient medical/ocular histories, visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, pupil exams, instilling ocular medication, and visual field testing. This role is responsible for maintaining assigned ophthalmic exam lanes and equipment, ensuring cleanliness according to guidelines, and maintaining the physical environment of exam rooms. The COA will ensure exam rooms are adequately stocked, interact professionally and courteously with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians, and maintain patient confidentiality at all times. This position contributes to a positive work atmosphere and participates in professional development by maintaining required competencies and continuing education hours to sustain certification. The COA may perform prescription refills under physician direction and demonstrates dedication to patient service by serving as a role model in delivering quality patient care. Other job duties incidental to the work described may also be performed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) in Ophthalmology at the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) level.
• CPR certification.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer skills, work experience with Electronic Medical Record preferred.
• Solid understanding of ophthalmic practice and care of ophthalmic patient.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic instrumentation.
• Proficient in basic preliminary ophthalmic testing according to certification COA.
• Ability to multi task with efficiency.
• Understands the need for efficient use of time.
• Ability to recognize common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work surrounding.
• Ability to withstand long period of standing and walking.
• Focused and organized, working as a team player at all times.

Responsibilities

• Performs preliminary screenings as ordered via physician including but not limited to providing detailed patient medical/ocular histories, obtaining visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, pupil exam, instilling ocular medication, and visual field testing.
• Maintains assigned ophthalmic exam lanes/equipment in clinic.
• Cleans ophthalmic equipment in exam rooms according to guidelines.
• Maintains physical environment of exam rooms.
• Ensures exam room/lane are stocked appropriately.
• Interacts with patients/families, coworkers and physicians in professional courteous manner at all times.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Contributes to the positive atmosphere of the work place at all times.
• Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, required continuing education hours to maintain certification according to JCAHPO guidelines.
• Maintains current CPR certification during employment.
• Under direction of physician may perform prescription refill following standard guidelines.
• Demonstrates dedication to patient service and care by serving as a role model in delivering quality patient care at all times.
• Performs other job duties incidental to the work described here in and based on Certification level.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED