Ophthalmic Assistant: Eye Care Technician & Patient Advocate

Optum; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive program

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) at our Plymouth, MA location. You will perform preliminary ophthalmic testing, gather patient histories, and support clinicians with eye care tasks, including vision testing and minor procedures.

Required to obtain COA certification within two years. Strong EMR skills and travel between sites may be necessary. A comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) within two years from the date of hire.
• Proven general medical knowledge and ability to be proficient in history taking.
• Proven knowledge of basic visual testing and diagnostic procedures, including pupillary measurement, visual acuity, extraocular muscle assessment, confrontation visual field testing, auto lensometry, auto refraction, Tonopen and/or iCare intraocular pressure measurement, as well as basic Slit lamp skills such as Goldmann tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment.
• Computer experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs; EMR experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience.
• Ability to travel between locations based on business need.

Responsibilities

• Patient Interaction & History: Greets and escorts patients, gathers comprehensive medical, ocular, and social history, and documents in the EMR
• Clinical Testing & Evaluation: Performs vision tests, vital signs, and a range of preliminary and specialized ophthalmic assessments (e.g., slit lamp, tonometry, OCT, visual fields)
• Procedure Support: Assists with minor surgical procedures, applies eye dressings, and ensures sterile technique and proper instrument handling
• Equipment & Maintenance: Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots ophthalmic equipment and lasers; ensures cleanliness and readiness of instruments
• Patient Education & Admin Support: Instructs patients on medications and procedures; may rotate into administrative roles such as medical secretary duties

Skills

Medical knowledge

EMR experience

History taking

Eye exam procedures

Travel between locations

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) at our Plymouth, MA location. You will perform preliminary ophthalmic testing, gather patient histories, and support clinicians with eye care tasks, including vision testing and minor procedures.

Required to obtain COA certification within two years. Strong EMR skills and travel between sites may be necessary. A comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative team environment are offered.