Certified Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient-Centric Vision Care

Riverside Health System; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) to greet patients, document history and exam findings, and perform ophthalmic measurements under physician orders.

Responsibilities include contact lens fitting assistance, minor procedures, chart preparation, referrals, and patient education. ICA-accredited training or equivalent, and COA certification upon hire are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• ICA-accredited training at Clinical Assistant level or Non-Clinical Assistant level (Required) or an approved independent study course (Required).
• COA certification (JCAHPO) upon hire (Required).

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, document chief complaint, history, and ocular findings accurately per guidelines.
• Perform and record visual acuity, refractometry, tonometry, keratometry, slit lamp exams, visual fields, and OCT.
• Assist with contact lens fitting, minor surgeries, and laser treatments as ordered by physician.
• Prepare referral and dictation letters; return calls to patients and pharmacies with questions.
• Maintain and clean equipment, and educate patients using brochures and videos.

Job description

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) to greet patients, document history and exam findings, and perform ophthalmic measurements under physician orders.

Responsibilities include contact lens fitting assistance, minor procedures, chart preparation, referrals, and patient education. ICA-accredited training or equivalent, and COA certification upon hire are required.