Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified (COA) or Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA)- Storm Eye Institute ($2,000 Sign on Bonus - COA External Applicants Only)

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Storm Eye Institute – Storm Eye treats adult and pediatric patients across the tri-county area. It includes specialties such as general ophthalmology, glaucoma, retina, cornea, oculoplastic, and optometry. The position involves performing advanced medical history, checking patient's visual acuity, dilating patient's eyes, and conducting various ophthalmic tests including basic slit-lamp exams, visual fields, color vision tests, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry, and refractometry. The role also includes assisting with office surgical procedures, maintaining complete and accurate information in the patient's medical record, preparing and maintaining exam rooms, and ensuring all equipment and instruments are in proper working order. Additionally, the position requires screening patient phone calls and questions while adhering to the Guest Relation Policy, which emphasizes politeness, attentiveness, and courtesy to all patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of specialized ophthalmic experience.
• Completion of either a two-year Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant program or equivalent.
• JCAHPO certification as a COT or COA required.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 2 weeks of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Certification of COA, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 6-12 months of hire date.
• Compliance in maintaining BLS and any other annual competencies is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced medical history and check patient's visual acuity.
• Dilate patient's eyes and perform basic slit-lamp exams.
• Conduct visual fields, color vision tests, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry, and refractometry.
• Assist with office surgical procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate information in the patient's medical record.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, ensuring they are stocked with supplies and equipment is in 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.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus available to COT/COA External Applicants Only.
• No weekends, no holidays.

What This Job Offers

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