Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
$7,500 Sign-on Bonus
About the role
The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant assists with patient flow through the eye clinic by monitoring patient arrivals and helping patients navigate through the clinic. Performs all clinical duties required of a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). Follows established standards and procedures for exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Interact with patients at all levels of care in the ophthalmology clinic.
- Recognize and comply with all national, local, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures with regard to patient privacy and safety.
- Prepare patients to see the eye care provider by performing comprehensive intake examinations. This includes (but is not limited to) collection and documentation of patient health and eye history, testing of visual acuity, visual fields, pupils, intraocular pressure, manual lensometry, manual and automated refraction (without prescribing), and administration of pharmacologic agents.
- Prepare patient, room, supplies, and equipment for exams and procedures.
- Inventory, cleaning, care, and maintenance of ophthalmic supplies, equipment, and exam rooms.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for technical and clinical activities.
- Assist fellow staff and physicians with daily tasks.
- Accept training for advanced skills.
- Maintain current certification status.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Qualifications
- Current International Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (iJCAHPO) certification as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required.
- Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
About us
We are a nationally recognized Level-1 Academic Medical Center set right in the middle of the mountains of New Hampshire. We offer beautiful, rural and suburban housing options, world-class primary, secondary and graduate schools, hundreds of lakes, thousands of miles of hiking trails and some of the best skiing in the country.
Benefits
As the largest private employer in the state of New Hampshire, Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.
Pay
$7,500 Sign-on Bonus