MUHA | Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified (COA) or Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA) -MUSC Health Summey Medical Pavilion

Medical University of South Carolina•North Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

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. 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 and two years of specialized ophthalmic experience.
Completion of either a two year Certified Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant program or equivalent.
JCAHPO certification as a COT or COA required.
Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of one year specialized ophthalmic experience and successful completion of MUHA departmental competencies required; or successful completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant program.
Certification of COA, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 6-12 months of hire date.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must obtain COA or COT certification through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within 12 months of start date.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Sign on bonus available to COT/COA External Applicants Only.

Responsibilities

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.
Performs a variety of general patient care activities and ophthalmic diagnostic tests and assists ophthalmologists with ophthalmic exams.