Certified Ophthalmic Technician - Full Time - 1st Shift

daytonchildrens; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Main Campus in Dayton, OH is seeking an ophthalmic assistant (COA) who works under the supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist to provide patient care. You will prep patients for exams, run standard tests, and take measurements.

This entry-level role requires a High School diploma, COA certification, and at least one year of healthcare experience. Shift is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, at our Main Campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from IJCAHPO.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye exams and perform standard tests and measurements.
• Assist ophthalmologists and supervise under physician direction.
• Prepare and disinfect equipment between patients.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Job description

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

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