Ophthalmic Assistant

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL, seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) to generate essential preliminary information for ophthalmologists. You will review patient status, perform medical tests, and support documentation and education for patients seen by the Ophthalmologist.

The role requires active IJCAHPO COA certification within 2 years of hire, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED required.
• Active COA certification through IJCAHPO required within 2 years of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate preliminary information used by the ophthalmologist.
• Review patient status and perform medical tests.
• Assist with documentation and education for patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $21.93 - $25.80/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

This position will be offering support at the OSF Illinois Neurogical Institute (INI) in Peoria, IL

POSITION SUMMARY: The Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) generates important preliminary information to be used by the ophthalmologist; reviews patient status and performs medical tests. The COA assists with the documentation and education for patients seen by the Ophthalmologist.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School/GED
• Other Licenses/Certifications: Active Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) must be certified through the IJCAHPO within 2 years of hire.
• Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.