Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Eye Care Specialist

Hcdpbc; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hcdpbc in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a certified ophthalmic assistant to join our clinical team. You will support providers with patient workups, diagnostic testing, documentation, and care coordination, ensuring accurate records and smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate will have COA certification, strong communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to educate patients about ocular conditions and treatment plans while maintaining compassionate care in a fast-paced ophthalmology

Qualifications

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required.
• Strong clinical testing and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document comprehensive medical and ocular histories.
• Review medications, allergies, and systemic health conditions.
• Document chief complaints and history of present illness.
• Measure visual acuity.
• Perform pupil assessments.
• Conduct extraocular muscle evaluations.
• Perform confrontation visual field testing.
• Conduct color vision and stereopsis testing.
• Prepare patients for provider examination.
• Perform diagnostic testing (OCT, Fundus Photography, Visual Field Testing, Topography).
• Pachymetry, Dry Eye Diagnostics, Lensometry, Autorefraction, Keratometry, Tonometry.
• Explain diagnostic testing procedures and educate patients on conditions and treatment plans.
• Review medication instructions and reinforce provider recommendations.
• Coordinate care and referrals; obtain outside medical records as needed.

Skills

COA certification

Patient interaction

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Tools

OCT

Fundus photography

Visual field testing

Topography

Tonometry

Keratometry

Lensometry

Auto refractor

Job description

Hcdpbc in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a certified ophthalmic assistant to join our clinical team. You will support providers with patient workups, diagnostic testing, documentation, and care coordination, ensuring accurate records and smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate will have COA certification, strong communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to educate patients about ocular conditions and treatment plans while maintaining compassionate care in a fast-paced ophthalmology