Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) – Eye Clinic Specialist

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

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Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, MI, seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) to support Eye Institute physicians. You will perform preliminary work-ups, prepare exam rooms, assist doctors and technologists, and coordinate patient appointments with BEI staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrumentation, restocking, and educating patients while supporting a collaborative ophthalmology team in a busy academic-referral setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a COA clinical training course under ophthalmologist supervision within 12 months.
• 2–6 months ophthalmic experience preferred.
• JCAHPO Certification required.
• Technical and surgical skills relevant to ophthalmology.
• Surgical LASIK assistance experience desirable.
• Surgical boarding capability noted.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary work-ups for ophthalmic patients using established techniques.
• Coordinate patient appointments with Eye Institute staff.
• Prepare exam rooms and inspect instrumentation; restock supplies.
• Assist physicians, COTs, and senior leads in the Eye Clinic.
• Provide patient education and support throughout visits.

Skills

Technical & Surgical Skills

Certified refractive surgical LASIK

Education

High School Diploma/GED

COA clinical training course

2-6 months experience preferred

JCAHPO Certification

Job description

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, MI, seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) to support Eye Institute physicians. You will perform preliminary work-ups, prepare exam rooms, assist doctors and technologists, and coordinate patient appointments with BEI staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrumentation, restocking, and educating patients while supporting a collaborative ophthalmology team in a busy academic-referral setting.