Certified Ophthalmic Assistant — Join a Leading Eye Care Team

NaviHealth; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, invites you to join our ophthalmology team at Chestnut Hill. As a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), you will support clinicians with eye testing, patient prep, and routine care in a fast‑paced specialty setting.

Responsibilities include patient history collection, vision testing (slit lamp, tonometry, OCT), equipment upkeep, and basic procedure support. Requires COA certification, EMR proficiency, and will travel between locations.

Qualifications

• COA certification or NCLE contact lens technician certification required.
• Medical knowledge and ability to take patient history.
• Knowledge of basic visual testing and diagnostic procedures.
• EMR experience and ability to use word processing/spreadsheet tools.
• Ability to travel between locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients, collect comprehensive medical and ocular history.
• Perform vision tests and preliminary ophthalmic assessments.
• Assist with minor procedures and manage instrument handling.
• Operate and maintain ophthalmic equipment and ensure sterility.
• Educate patients on medications and procedures, may assist in administrative tasks.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

EMR experience

Clinical assistance

Patient communication

Travel between locations

Education

Ophthalmic Assistant COA certification

Tools

Slit lamp

Auto lensometry

Auto refractor

Humphrey visual field machine

Job description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, invites you to join our ophthalmology team at Chestnut Hill. As a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), you will support clinicians with eye testing, patient prep, and routine care in a fast‑paced specialty setting.

Responsibilities include patient history collection, vision testing (slit lamp, tonometry, OCT), equipment upkeep, and basic procedure support. Requires COA certification, EMR proficiency, and will travel between locations.