Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Full Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, OH seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) for the Ophthalmology department. The role supports eye doctors by preparing patients and performing standard tests prior to exams.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with shift 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. Requires COA and a high school diploma; pediatric experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• COA certification required.
• Healthcare experience preferred, especially in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye exams under physician supervision.
• Perform standard tests and take measurements for optimum patient care.
• Disinfect and set up ophthalmic equipment between patients.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Job description

Job Details

A certified ophthalmic assistant (COA) is an entry-level ophthalmic professional who works under the supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist (eye doctor) to provide patient care. Since an ophthalmic assistant generally sees patients before the ophthalmologist does, they must prepare the patient for the exam, performing standard tests and taking measurements. Assistant may also prepare and disinfect the equipment that the ophthalmologist uses.

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Ophthalmology

Schedule

Full time

Hours

40

Job Details

A certified ophthalmic assistant (COA) is an entry-level ophthalmic professional who works under the supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist (eye doctor) to provide patient care. Since an ophthalmic assistant generally sees patients before the ophthalmologist does, they must prepare the patient for the exam, performing standard tests and taking measurements. Assistant may also prepare and disinfect the equipment that the ophthalmologist uses.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
• 1+ years of healthcare experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of pediatric healthcare experience

Department Specific Job Details

Shift 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Friday