Ophthalmic Assistant Certified

Performs clinical and technical ophthalmic duties and basic patient care as directed by physician or supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Under direction of supervisor or physician receives and prepares patients for examination or treatment.
• Performs routine screening tests.
• Documents patient information in the patient medical record.
• Performs stocking, maintenance and other related duties as assigned, including maintaining exam rooms, equipment and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the written exam for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
• Recent graduate an Ophthalmic Technology Program (not yet COT certified).

Certifications:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience providing direct patient care under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and PC.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.
• May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
• Visual acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Recommended Skills

• Audio Equipments
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
• Clinical Works
• Critical Thinking
• Decisive
• Fine Motor Skills