Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Full Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Children's; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's in our Ophthalmology department seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) to support eye care for pediatric patients. The role works under the supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist to prepare patients, perform standard tests and measurements, and assist during exams.

Responsibilities include preparing and disinfecting equipment, documenting findings, and ensuring a smooth pre-exam workflow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• COA credential from IJCAHPO required.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologists by preparing patients for exams.
• Perform standard tests and measurements as part of pre-exam workflow.
• Prepare and disinfect ophthalmic equipment and instruments.
• Under supervision, provide patient care in a pediatric ophthalmology setting.

Education

High School Diploma

COA - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

Job description

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

Our values:

• We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.
• We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.
• We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.
• We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.
• We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.
• We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.