Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR Certified Ophthalmic Te

Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician (Storm Eye Institute)

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Join the region’s leading ophthalmic care team at the MUSC Health Storm Eye Institute, where innovation meets compassion. We are currently hiring for multiple levels within our ophthalmic team:
Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), and Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT).

Storm Eye Institute treats adult and pediatric patients across a wide spectrum of conditions—from routine eye exams to highly specialized surgical care. As part of our team, you'll work with a collaborative group of clinicians in a high-impact setting where your skills directly enhance patient outcomes.

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Cost Center
CC000683 CHS - Storm Eye Clinics (Main)

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Sign-On
$2,000 Sign-On for COA External Applicants

Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA):
Performs general patient care activities, ophthalmic diagnostic tests, and assists ophthalmologists during clinical exams. Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, collecting medical histories, performing basic vision screenings, and supporting the clinical team with administrative and procedural tasks to ensure efficient patient care and workflow.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA):
Performs advanced medical history intake and a range of ophthalmic diagnostic tests including visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, and basic slit-lamp exams. Administers dilation drops, assists with minor in-office procedures, documents clinical findings, maintains equipment, and follows infection control protocols.

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT):
Performs all COA-level functions with increased autonomy and technical proficiency. Conducts complex diagnostic testing, operates advanced instruments, assists with intravitreal injections and post‑operative care, leads clinical workflow, mentors entry-level staff, and ensures high standards of patient care and clinic readiness.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience:
  
  On-the-job training.
• Certification: COA required within 12 months of hire.
• BLS:
  Basic Life Support certification required within 2 weeks of hire (MUSC provides BLS training free of charge).

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year of ophthalmic experience and completion of a certified assistant program or equivalent.
• Certification: JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).
• BLS:
  Required within 2 weeks of hire (MUSC provides BLS training free of charge).

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2 years of specialized ophthalmic experience with completion of a certified technician program.
• Certification: JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT).
• BLS:
  Required within 2 weeks of hire (MUSC provides BLS training free of charge).

• Monday–Friday schedule – No weekends, no holidays.
• $2,000 sign‑on bonus for external COA/COT applicants.
• Career growth opportunities within South Carolina’s premier eye care institute.
• Access to specialists in glaucoma, retina, cornea, oculoplastics, and pediatric ophthalmology.
• Work at a facility that performs 3,500+ surgeries and sees 60,000+ patients annually across multiple locations.

Charleston, SC – Storm Eye Institute (Main Campus)

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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