Ophthalmic Assistant Certified

About the role

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is a core certification at the entry level. The COA performs and records pertinent clinical measures, assists with minor surgical procedures, and prepares prescription refills.

Responsibilities

• Performs and records Visual Acuities, Refractometry, Application Tonometry, Keratometry, Slit Lamp Exams, Visual Fields, and OCT.
• Performs and teaches Insert and Removal Procedures for Contact Lens Patients.
• Performs IOL for cataract surgery patients per physician orders.
• Reviews all IOL requirements and protocols to ensure proper documentation.
• Accompanies the physician to surgery and prepares surgery charts and post-operative bags.
• Identifies the patients reason for office visit and assesses the patients immediate needs to ensure the patient is seen in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with patients and their families or caregivers to project a favorable image of the office and facilitate quality patient care.
• Communicates and documents essential information to physicians and team members.
• Prepares referral follow-up letters and dictations for referring physicians for the physicians' review and signature.
• Facilitates patient education through videos and brochures.
• Prepares prescription refills for the physician's review and signature.
• Reviews and answers patient's voicemails and returns calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, Program Graduate, International Council of Accreditation (ICA) accredited training program at the Clinical Assistant level, Program Graduate, International Council of Accreditation (ICA) accredited training program at the Non-Clinical Assistant level, including distance learning programs, or Approved study courses include the JCAHPO Career Advancement Tool (JCAT) or the AAO Ophthalmic Medical Assisting course.
• Experience: 1 year Ophthalmology/Optometry Office.
• Licenses and Certifications: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

Pay

Hiring range is $19.70 - $25.63/Hourly. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified.

Benefits

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Skills

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Application Instructions

To apply, please visit Riverside Health System's careers page.