Ophthalmic Assistant COA – Eye Care Diagnostics

Dovetail Health Inc.; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) at Chestnut Hill location. You will perform clinical assistant duties, handle preliminary workups, and support clinicians with eye tests and patient care.

Responsibilities include patient interaction, vision testing (slit lamp, tonometry, OCT, visual fields), assisting in procedures, equipment maintenance, and potential front desk duties. Requires COA certification and EMR familiarity.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) per JCAHPO or NCLE requirements.
• Proven general medical knowledge and ability to take history.
• Proficiency in basic visual testing and diagnostic procedures.
• Computer experience and EMR familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients, collect comprehensive medical, ocular and social history, and document in EMR.
• Perform vision tests, vital signs, and ophthalmic assessments (slit lamp, tonometry, OCT, visual fields).
• Assist with minor surgical procedures, eye dressings, and maintain sterile technique.

Skills

COA Certification

EMR proficiency

History taking

Vision testing

Travel between locations

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) at Chestnut Hill location. You will perform clinical assistant duties, handle preliminary workups, and support clinicians with eye tests and patient care.

Responsibilities include patient interaction, vision testing (slit lamp, tonometry, OCT, visual fields), assisting in procedures, equipment maintenance, and potential front desk duties. Requires COA certification and EMR familiarity.