COA-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant — Eye Care Support

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support clinicians in delivering patient care at our Charlottesville, VA campus. You will assist with diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural tasks while aiding in vision assessments and lens prescriptions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ophthalmology teams, maintaining patient flow, and upholding safety and accuracy in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• COA-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification by JCAHPO may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential assistance to clinicians delivering patient care.
• Support diagnostic, therapeutic and procedural tasks within clinical ophthalmology.
• Assist in vision assessment, corrective lens prescription, and detection of eye disease.

Education

High School Diploma

COA-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification (JCAHPO)

Job description

UVA Health seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support clinicians in delivering patient care at our Charlottesville, VA campus. You will assist with diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural tasks while aiding in vision assessments and lens prescriptions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ophthalmology teams, maintaining patient flow, and upholding safety and accuracy in a fast-paced clinical environment.