Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician, Dr. Lynn - Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Hattiesburg Clinic; Hattiesburg (MS); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hattiesburg Clinic seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician (COA/T) to perform routine ophthalmic tasks and support physicians and staff in patient care. You will handle refractions, ascan, visual acuity, color testing, pupil evaluations, visual field testing, and dilation drops, while understanding ophthalmology terminology and using instruments correctly.

The role includes assisting and scribing for physicians as needed and requires a high school diploma; COA certification is

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• COA certification or higher preferred.
• Experience in ophthalmology setting/clinic preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist and scribe the physician on all patients as needed.
• Perform routine ophthalmic duties including refractions, ascan, visual acuity, color testing, pupil evaluations, visual field testing, and dilation drops.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification or higher

Experience in ophthalmology setting/clinic

BLS/CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician (COA/T) performs various routine tasks and works effectively with other technicians and clinic personnel to provide efficient and effective services for the patients and physicians. The COA/T works daily with refractions, ascan, visual acuity, color testing, pupil evaluations, visual field testing, and dilation drops. The COA/T must have a clear understanding of ophthalmology terminology and have technical use of all instruments and equipment. The COA/T must also be able to make clear judgments regarding patient care and are required to assist and scribe the physician on all patients as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (C.O.A.) certification or higher, preferred
• Experience in ophthalmology setting/clinic, preferred
• BLS/CPR certification, preferred

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM