Ophthalmic Assistant; OA- Ophthalmology

Ophthalmic Assistant (OA)- Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Full-time

Day shift

Mon-Fri

The ophthalmic assistant (OA) is a healthcare professional who works alongside ophthalmologists and optometrists to provide patient care in an ophthalmology setting.

OAs assist with all clinical duties, including but not limited to:

• monitoring patient arrivals
• performing basic eye exams
• gathering and documentation of patient health and eye history
• providing patient assistance with navigating the clinic
• providing an exceptional patient experience

On-site at the Mt. Ascutney Ophthalmology Clinics located in Windsor, VT and Hanover, NH, qualified candidates are provided paid on-the-job training to gain the knowledge and skills needed to perform all the required duties of an ophthalmic assistant.

Successful OA trainees are then eligible and expected to sit for the iJCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam (COA) within their first year of work. The International Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology is the certifying body of allied health professionals in ophthalmology. This training opens an advanced career pathway and opportunities to pursue additional iJCAHPO certifications such as Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT), and others.