Muscp – Certified Ophthalmic Technician – Cot – Or Certified – Coa – Or Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant – Ncoa

Muscp – Certified Ophthalmic Technician – Cot – Or Certified – Coa – Or Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant – Ncoa

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of specialized ophthalmic experience
• Completion of either a two year Certified Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant program or equivalent
• JCAHPO certification as a COT or COA required
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
• Successful completion of MUHA departmental competencies required; or successful completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant program
• Certification of COA, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 6-12 months of hire date

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced medical history, checks patient’s visual acuity, dilates patient’s eyes
• Performs basic slit-lamp exam, visual fields, color vision tests, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry, and refractometry
• Assists with office surgical procedures
• Maintains complete and accurate information in the patient’s medical record
• Prepares and maintains exam rooms to ensure they are adequately stocked with supplies and that all equipment and instruments are in proper working order
• Prepare instruments for sterilization
• Screen patient phone calls and questions
• Follow Guest Relation Policy: Be polite, attentive and courteous to all patients at all times
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.