Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
Company: Progressive Vision Institute
Location: Pottsville
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Job Description For the Certified Ophthalmic
Assistant are:Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in
patient care.Performs technical workups, patient interviews and
special testing.Obtains patient history, to include chief
complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and
general), family history of allergies and medications.Maintains and
cleans all equipment being used.Ability to perform comprehensive
work-ups in a timely manner.Returns phone calls to patients and
pharmacies.Assists in minor surgery.Maintains patient
confidentiality.Accurately performs: Vision Acuity, color Vision,
OCT, Confrontational Visual Fields, Pachymetry, Cell Counts,
Schimer's test, Assist with lasers, Autorefractors, Lensometry,
Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amsler grid, fundus photos,
Pupil Exams, Tear Lab.Scribe with physician.Troubleshoot instrument
repairs as necessary.Determines which patient should be taken next
from the waiting room to have testing initiated.Following testing,
advises as to who will see them next and makes them comfortable
during the wait.Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the
physician, altering the test sequence as required.Escorts patients
from the clinical area to the check-out station or optical
dispensary when necessary.Helps with triaging phone calls.Assists
in screenings as needed.Seeks advice from more senior staff as
necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.Maintains stock
levels and cleanliness of exam lanes.Performs other duties, as
required.Must be able to cover numerous late nights a month and
travel to other offices as needed.. Requirements:Job Requirements
for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant are:Position requires good
understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care.Knowledge of
medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage
needed.Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions
to establish a safe work environment required.Ability to
communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisor is
critical.Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the
need for efficient use of time.Demonstrates working knowledge of
eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds.Has a working
understanding of A-Scans, fundus photos, nerve fiber analysis and
fluorescein angiography.Has basic knowledge of contact
lenses.Utilizes proper eye drop technique and sterility.Understands
and uses proper sterile technique.Utilizes proper universal
precaution procedures.Understands and communicates well to patients
about eye surgeries.Understands and follows procedures for surgical
and procedural consents.Displays consistent professionalism.Is
energetic and empathetic with patients.Consistently display
positive rapport with fellow employees.Cooperates with supervisory
staff and physicians.Scribes readily when doctor
desires.Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.Demonstrates
initiative in accomplishing practice goals.Strong communication and
interpersonal skills.Computer literacy.Ability to work as a team
member.Strong organization skills with attention to
detail.Maintains certification.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High school
diploma or GEDPrevious experience or training in this or similar
positionSuccessful completion of JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic
Assistant requirementsThe Certified Ophthalmic Assistant is a
full-time position that offers benefits.The American with
Disabilities Act requires that responsible accommodations be made
for qualified individuals to help perform the required duties and
tasks of the position. Please let us know at the time you apply for
the position if you need any special accommodations.I have read and
understand my Job Description.___________________________________
____________________(Employee)
(Date)PM20PI13f74d0485dd-25660-27960361
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