Ophthalmic Assistant, COA

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant works within a specific section of the Ophthalmology clinic and reports to a Supervisor of Ophthalmic Operations. The role requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making. The scheduled shift is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position performs ophthalmic testing and clinical and office duties, including documenting patient histories, conducting examinations and diagnostic tests, administering eye medications as ordered, entering information into the EMR, preparing patients for surgery, maintaining equipment, and providing post-operative education. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree.
At least one year of experience in an Ophthalmology practice.
JCAHPO Ophthalmic Certification (COA, COT, or COMT) required.
BLS certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional lifting and carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document patient history.
Determine visual acuity and perform automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes.
Perform basic lensometry, pupillary assessment, visual field testing, PAM, basic ocular motility assessment, manual and automated keratometry, and osmolarity testing.
Administer eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions as ordered by a physician.
Enter data into the EMR and provide patient services.
Measure intraocular pressure using tonometry.
Prepare patients for surgery and provide post-operative education.
Maintain equipment and instruments.
Perform ocular imaging, including OCT, topography, and fundus photography.
Prepare surgical instruments and equipment and use aseptic technique.
Perform other related duties as required.