Ophthalmic Assistant Certified RMG

Riverside Medical Group - Williamsburg - Physician Specialists; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg, VA seeks an entry-level Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). You will greet patients, document histories, and perform clinical measures such as visual acuities, tonometry, refractometry, keratometry, slit lamp exams, visual fields, and OCT per physician orders.

You will assist with contact lens fittings, minor procedures, and surgery prep, while educating patients and managing referrals and refills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ICA accredited Clinical Assistant program required; ICA accredited Non-Clinical Assistant program acceptable.
• Completion of JCAHPO/JCAT or AAO Ophthalmic Medical Assisting course.
• 1 year ophthalmology/optometry office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record visual acuities, refractometry, tonometry, keratometry, slit lamp exams, visual fields, and OCT.
• Insert and remove contact lenses; teach insertion and care.
• Assist with IOL procedures and accompany physician to surgery; prepare charts.
• Review IOL requirements and prepare post-operative bags.
• Prepare referral letters and dictations; respond to patient voicemails and pharmacy inquiries.
• Provide patient education via brochures and videos; prepare prescription refills.

Skills

Patient interaction

Clinical measurements

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ICA Accredited Clinical Assistant program

JCAHPO/JCAT or AAO Ophthalmic Medical Assisting course

Tools

Visual Acuities

Refractometry

Tonometry

Keratometry

Slit Lamp Exams

OCT

Job description

Williamsburg, VirginiaHiring Range$19.70 - $25.63/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewThe Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is a core certification at the entry level.The COA greets the patient and initiates patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines; performs and records pertinent clinical measures to include visual acuities, slit lamp exam, refractometry, lensometry and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing. The COA assists with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in the care and insertion of contact lenses The COA assists with minor surgical procedures and laser treatments. The COA assists with maintenance of clinical examination equipment to include cleaning and inspects surgical instruments. The COA facilitates patient education through brochures and videos. The COA prepares prescription refills for the physician to review and sign. The COA is also responsible for preparing referral and dictation letters, returning calls to patients and pharmacies with medical questions.What you will doPerforms and records pertinent clinical measures to include Visual Acuities, Refractometry, Application Tonometry, Keratometry, Slit Lamp Exams, Visual Fields, and OCT. Performs and teaches Insert and Removal Procedures for Contact Lens Patients. Performs IOL for cataract surgery patients per physician orders. Reviews all IOL requirements and protocols to ensure proper documentation. Accompanies the physician to surgery and prepares surgery charts and post operative bags.Identifies the patients reason for office visit and assess the patients immediate needs to ensure the patient is seen in a timely manner. Records pertinent medical, allergic, ophthalmic and family histories to include current prescriptions, glasses and contact lenses.Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with patients and their families or caregivers to project a favorable image of the office and facilitate quality patient care.Communicates and documents essential information to physicians and team members. Prepares referral follow up letters and dictations for referring physicians for the physicians review and signature.Facilitates patient education through videos and brochures. Prepares prescription refills for the physician's review and signature. Reviews and answers patient's voicemails and returns calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)Program Graduate, International Council of Accreditation (ICA) accredited training program at the Clinical Assistant level. (Required) orProgram Graduate, International Council of Accreditation (ICA) accredited training program at the Non-Clinical Assistant level, including distance learning programs. (Required) orProgram Graduate, Completed an approved independent study course. Approved study courses include the JCAHPO Career Advancement Tool (JCAT) or the AAO Ophthalmic Medical Assisting course. (Required)Experience1 year Ophthalmology/Optometry Office (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCertified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Upon Hire(Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.