Ophthalmic Assistant Certified

Also responsible for some administrative duties in conjunction with patient contact.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Coursework in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology/Biology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of an Ophthalmic Assistant program or other Health Science degree program preferred.
• Graduate of an Ophthalmic Assistant academic degree program.

• 1 year experience, preferably in a physician practice or outpatient clinic setting involving patient contact.
• 1 year of working under the direction of an Ophthalmologist in preparation of meeting the requirements for certification.

• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) within 18 months of hire.
• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

• Willingness and ability to perform self-study and on-line training for completion of Ophthalmic Assistant program in pursuit of certification within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to report patient care observations, deviations from patient’s plan of care and other pertinent information under the direct supervision of a provider or certified staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Pay Range: $16.94 - $25.15

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