MUHA | Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified (COA) or Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA) -MUSC Health Summey Medical Pavilion
About The Position
The Storm Eye Institute 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 (GED).
- No experience needed. On the job training provided
- 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 within 2 weeks of hire.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
