Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Full time
Job Summary: Ophthalmic Technicians or Assistants work closely with an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist, gathering patient information necessary to complete a diagnosis. Assistants often see the patient before the doctor, and they are often responsible for preparing the patient for the exam and beginning the examination with standard tests and measurements.
Responsibilities: Performs patient workups and testing such as visual field, patient history and technical workups.
Accurately Performs: Visual acuity testing, pupil exam, amsler grid, auto lensometry, auto keratometry, refractions, muscle testing, visual field confrontations, tonometry. Assists doctor inpatient care, including scribing and special testing as assigned. Maintains and cleans all equipment being used. Hours as assigned by supervisor, office hours are Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 6 pm and most Saturdays.
Qualifications: Ability to work as a team member. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Stability, maturity, and dependability. Well organized and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. High School Graduate, Vocational school, optical or medical experience. Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant.