Certified; COA) or Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant; NCOA; Storm Eye Institute

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
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.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC000683 CHS - Storm Eye Clinics (Main)

Hourly

Health-22

40

Day (United States of America)

Required Minimum Training and

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a two year certified ophthalmic assistant program preferred but not required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certified as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) or eligible for certification within one year. BLS required.

Thenon- certified employee will have 12 months from start date to obtain COA certification through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology( JCAHPO). BLS required.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of ophthalmic experience and completion of a certified assistant program or equivalent.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
Certification as a COA through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) required and must be maintained throughout employment. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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