Certified Ophthalmic Assistant | Multi-Location Growth & Perks

Jimmy Jazz; Ponderay (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optical/Contact lens allowance

Disability Insurance

Tenure Bonuses

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz is growing and seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to bring clinical expertise, attention to detail, and patient care passion to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will work with physicians, multitask across locations, and support exams with thorough patient histories, diagnostic procedures, and accurate documentation in EMR.

Join a team that values precision, patient care, and continuing education opportunities while rotating among three clinical sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current COA certification (JCAHPO) required.
• Prior ophthalmology assistant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ocular anatomy and medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-moving clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories including ocular/general health, meds, and allergies.
• Perform diagnostic procedures (lensometry, refractometry, tonometry, muscle balance, pupil/anterior chamber assessments, visual fields).
• Record visual acuity and update glasses prescriptions.
• Administer advanced tests (OCT, topography, visual fields).
• Prepare patients for injections/surgeries and document accordingly.
• Scribe during exams and enter data into EMR/paper charts.
• Coordinate referrals, outside testing, and lab work.
• Educate patients and assist with medication management including e-prescriptions.
• Maintain exam room readiness and troubleshoot equipment.
• Support telephone triage and patient flow.
• Rotate between three locations/teams as needed.
• Protect confidentiality and PHI.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COA Certification (JCAHPO)

Experience as Ophthalmology Assistant

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Jimmy Jazz is growing and seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to bring clinical expertise, attention to detail, and patient care passion to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will work with physicians, multitask across locations, and support exams with thorough patient histories, diagnostic procedures, and accurate documentation in EMR.

Join a team that values precision, patient care, and continuing education opportunities while rotating among three clinical sites.