Ophthalmic Assistant: Diagnostics & Patient Care

Health Care District of Palm Beach County; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care District of Palm Beach County is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) to support providers with patient workups, testing, documentation, education, and care coordination. The role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and teamwork within a busy ophthalmology practice.

The ideal candidate holds COA certification, strong communication skills, and comfort with diagnostic testing such as OCT and visual fields.

Qualifications

• Must hold COA certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Proficient with basic computer tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document comprehensive medical and ocular histories.
• Review medications, allergies, and systemic health conditions.
• Document chief complaints and HPI.
• Measure visual acuity.
• Perform pupil assessments.
• Conduct extraocular muscle evaluations.
• Perform confrontation visual field testing.
• Conduct color vision and stereopsis testing.
• Prepare patients for provider examination.
• Operate and obtain high-quality ophthalmic testing (OCT, Fundus Photography, Visual Field Testing, Corneal Topography).
• Pachymetry, Dry Eye Diagnostics, Lensometry, Autorefraction, Keratometry, Tonometry.
• Explain testing procedures and educate patients on conditions and treatment plans.
• Review medication instructions and reinforce provider recommendations.
• Care Coordination: Schedule follow-ups and coordinate referrals.
• Accurate clinical documentation in EHR; ensure diagnostic images/testing are uploaded and labeled.

Skills

COA Certification

Interpersonal Skills

Fast-paced Env

Basic Computer Skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Health Care District of Palm Beach County is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) to support providers with patient workups, testing, documentation, education, and care coordination. The role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and teamwork within a busy ophthalmology practice.

The ideal candidate holds COA certification, strong communication skills, and comfort with diagnostic testing such as OCT and visual fields.