PRN Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina • Cooper Charter Township, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the region’s leading ophthalmic care team at the MUSC Health Storm Eye Institute, where innovation meets compassion. We are currently hiring for multiple levels within our ophthalmic team, including Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), and Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Storm Eye Institute treats adult and pediatric patients across a wide spectrum of conditions—from routine eye exams to highly specialized surgical care. As part of our team, you'll work with a collaborative group of clinicians in a high-impact setting where your skills directly enhance patient outcomes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• No experience needed for NCOA; on the job training provided.
• Minimum of one (1) year of ophthalmic experience and completion of a certified assistant program or equivalent for COA.
• Minimum of two (2) years of specialized ophthalmic experience with completion of a certified technician program for COT.
• Must obtain COA or COT certification through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within 12 months of start date (for NCOA).
• Certification as a COA through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) required and must be maintained throughout employment (for COA).
• Certification as a COT through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) required and must be maintained throughout employment (for COT).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting.
• Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
• Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors.
• Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.
• Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

Nice To Haves

• If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of general patient care activities and ophthalmic diagnostic tests and assists ophthalmologists during clinical exams.
• Prepares patients for visits, collects medical histories, performs basic vision screenings, and supports the clinical team with administrative and procedural tasks to ensure efficient patient care and workflow.
• Performs advanced medical history intake and a range of ophthalmic diagnostic tests including visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, and basic slit-lamp exams.
• Administers dilation drops, assists with minor in-office procedures, and documents clinical findings in the patient’s medical record.
• Ensures exam rooms are fully prepared, maintains equipment and instruments, and follows infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Provides patient support and helps manage clinical communication.
• Conducts complex diagnostic testing, operates advanced ophthalmic instruments, and may assist with intravitreal injections and post-operative care.
• Leads clinical workflow, mentors entry-level staff, and ensures high standards of patient care and clinic readiness.
• Serves as a liaison between ophthalmologists and patients, enhancing overall clinic efficiency and experience.

Benefits

• Monday–Friday schedule – No weekends, no holidays
• Career growth opportunities within South Carolina’s premier eye care institute
• Access to specialists in glaucoma, retina, cornea, oculoplastics, and pediatric ophthalmology

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED