Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - COA (RBG Pediatric)

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant for their pediatric department. The role involves assisting with ocular examinations, administering treatments, and maintaining patient care protocols in a dynamic clinic environment. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and COA certification, with preferred bilingual skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic medical and eye anatomy.
• Knowledge of ocular medications and symptoms.
• Experience with medical equipment and sterile techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform ocular function tests to assist ophthalmologists.
• Administer medications and assist during surgical procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of ophthalmic instruments.

Skills

Knowledge of medical anatomy

Understanding of sterile techniques

Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - COA (RBG Pediatric)

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Job Description

Under general supervision, responsible for providing assistance with a variety of basic technical procedures and administering treatments as directed. Performs routine and standardized tasks in preparation for patient examinations, and assists during the examinations while ensuring a steady and even flow of patients through the clinic.

Job Description

Under general supervision, responsible for providing assistance with a variety of basic technical procedures and administering treatments as directed. Performs routine and standardized tasks in preparation for patient examinations, and assists during the examinations while ensuring a steady and even flow of patients through the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic ocular function tests (measures and records) and evaluation of pupils to assist the Ophthalmologist in the treatment and care of patients.
• Assists physician with minor surgical procedures, including room set-up.
• Performs a variety of procedures and techniques.
• Maintains ophthalmic and surgical instruments clean, sterile and operational.
• Reports missing or unserviceable equipment and maintains appearance and stocking of supplies and forms in exam rooms.
• Maintains all related logs such as spore testing logs, refrigerator logs, and keeps track of instruments.
• Performs efficient, accurate, and legible patient workups to include patient interviews, obtaining and documenting medical history, medication history, chief complaint, and information relative to the treatment and care of patients.
• Administers eye and oral medications as directed.
• Changes dressings and instructs patients and/or parents of in-home care.
• Understands, communicates, and adheres to rules regarding patient consent for procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Preferred Bilingual Spanish
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated working knowledge of basic medical anatomy, eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications.
• Understands and adheres to proper sterile techniques.
• Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations.
  
  

Education

• High school diploma or GED is required.
  
  

License And Certification

• Meet and maintain the minimum requirements for JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).
  
  

Required Skills

Some related experience is required; one (1) year technical experience is preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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