Ophthalmic Assistant

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Monday-Friday 7:30-4:30

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED equivalent. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) in Ophthalmology at the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) level. CPR certification. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs preliminary screenings as ordered via physician including but not limited to providing detailed patient medical/ocular histories, obtaining visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, pupil exam, instilling ocular medication, and visual field testing. 2. Maintains assigned ophthalmic exam lanes/equipment in clinic. Cleans ophthalmic equipment in exam rooms according to guidelines. Mainta...