Ophthalmic Assistant II
Beth Israel Lahey Health
•$30 - $40•Onsite
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Assistant II, certified by JCAHPO as a COA, COT or COMT, fulfills numerous functions to prepare patients for evaluation by an Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist., including acquiring health histories from patients, performing preliminary eye function testing, administering eye drops, managing patient flow and maintaining equipment. Performs refractions.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Vocational or Technical training in accredited program for Ophthalmic Assistant preferred.
- Certificate 1 Cert Ophthalmic Asst required.
- 1-3 years related work experience required.
- Certification as COA, COT or COMT by JCAHPO.
- Minimum 1 year experience in an ophthalmology practice or graduate of accredited Ophthalmic Assistant program.
- Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
- Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or Technical training in accredited program for Ophthalmic Assistant preferred.
Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to and from exam rooms.
- Takes a complete history focusing on the patient's eye symptoms.
- Reviews allergies and medications.
- Performs visual acuity tests and uses tonopens and applanation to measure intraocular pressure.
- Administers eye drops in preparation for the eye exam.
- Performs visual fields, A/B ultrasonic scans, autorefraction, OCT, fundus photography, lensometry and topography.
- Performs refractions.
- Monitors provider schedules and patient flow.
- Gathers and coordinates information necessary for patient records.
- Monitors supply rooms and keeps exam rooms stocked and supplied.
- Cleans and maintains equipment and coordinates repairs as needed.
- Trains on the job for new tasks and ancillary skills as needed.
- Participates in employer sponsored training and continuing education.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Healthy and balanced life
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
