Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) to assist with patient flow in the eye clinic. You will perform intake tests, document health and eye history, and support ophthalmologists and staff throughout exams and procedures.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, and current iJCAHPO COA certification with BLS upon hire. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered to the chosen candidate.

Qualifications

• Must hold iJCAHPO COA certification.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake and navigation in the ophthalmology clinic.
• Perform comprehensive intake examinations, including health/eye history, visual acuity, visual fields, and intraocular pressure testing.
• Prepare patients, rooms, supplies, and equipment for exams and procedures.
• Maintain ophthalmic supplies and equipment, and assist physicians with daily tasks.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

***$7,500 sign on-bonus***

Assists with patient flow through the eye clinic by monitoring patient arrivals and helping patients navigate through the clinic. Performs all clinical duties required of a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) (see Key Responsibilities below). Follows established standards and procedures for exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Interact with patients at all levels of care in the ophthalmology clinic.
• Recognize and comply with all national, local, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures with regard to patient privacy and safety.
• Prepare patients to see the eye care provider by performing comprehensive intake examinations. This includes (but is not limited to) collection and documentation of patient health and eye history, testing of visual acuity, visual fields, pupils, intraocular pressure, manual lensometry, manual and automated refraction (without prescribing), and administration of pharmacologic agents.
• Prepare patient, room, supplies, and equipment for exams and procedures.
• Inventory, cleaning, care, and maintenance of ophthalmic supplies, equipment, and exam rooms.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for technical and clinical activities.
• Assist fellow staff and physicians with daily tasks.
• Accept training for advanced skills.
• Maintain current certification status.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Current International Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (iJCAHPO) certification as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire