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St. Luke's

Medical Care Technician

Tarpon Springs, FL · On-site

$33K - $42K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Many of our leaders started in entry-level roles like this one! You will have the opportunity for ... Luke's is a leader in ophthalmic care, known for groundbreaking cataract surgery results and ...

Sightpath Medical

Laser Engineer III

Allentown, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... experience (entry level to experienced) * Sightpath Medical is the premier cataract and LASIK ... Responsible for calibration and programming of equipment for surgeon's approval prior to surgery ...

Sightpath Medical

MoFe Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join Sightpath Medical, the premier provider of mobile cataract and LASIK services in the U.S. You ... surgeons in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Whether you're an entry-level candidate or ...

Sightpath Medical

MoFe Engineer

Haddonfield, NJ · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join Sightpath Medical, the premier provider of mobile cataract and LASIK services in the U.S. You ... surgeons in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Whether you're an entry-level candidate or ...

Sightpath Medical

Laser Engineer

Saint Clair, MI · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join Sightpath Medical, the premier provider of mobile cataract and LASIK services in the U.S. You ... surgeons in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Whether you're an entry-level candidate or ...

Sightpath Medical

MoFe Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join Sightpath Medical, the premier provider of mobile cataract and LASIK services in the U.S. You ... surgeons in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Whether you're an entry-level candidate or ...

Sightpath Medical

MoFe Engineer

Frederick, MD · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join Sightpath Medical, the premier provider of mobile cataract and LASIK services in the U.S. You ... surgeons in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Whether you're an entry-level candidate or ...

Mittleman Eye Center

$20 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

We offer advanced cataract and refractive surgeries, glaucoma treatment, and retina. At Mittleman ... We are looking for an Entry-Level Clinic Technician to work alongside our eyecare team. If you've ...

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Ophthalmic Assistant Certified RMG

Riverside Health System Non-Providers

Williamsburg, VA

$19.70 - $25.63/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hiring Range

$19.70 - $25.63/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is a core certification at the entry level.The COA greets the patient and initiates patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines; performs and records pertinent clinical measures to include visual acuities, slit lamp exam, refractometry, lensometry and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing. The COA assists with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in the care and insertion of contact lenses The COA assists with minor surgical procedures and laser treatments. The COA assists with maintenance of clinical examination equipment to include cleaning and inspects surgical instruments. The COA facilitates patient education through brochures and videos. The COA prepares prescription refills for the physician to review and sign. The COA is also responsible for preparing referral and dictation letters, returning calls to patients and pharmacies with medical questions.
What you will do
  • Performs and records pertinent clinical measures to include Visual Acuities, Refractometry, Application Tonometry, Keratometry, Slit Lamp Exams, Visual Fields, and OCT. Performs and teaches Insert and Removal Procedures for Contact Lens Patients. Performs IOL for cataract surgery patients per physician orders. Reviews all IOL requirements and protocols to ensure proper documentation. Accompanies the physician to surgery and prepares surgery charts and post operative bags.
  • Identifies the patients reason for office visit and assess the patients immediate needs to ensure the patient is seen in a timely manner. Records pertinent medical, allergic, ophthalmic and family histories to include current prescriptions, glasses and contact lenses.
  • Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with patients and their families or caregivers to project a favorable image of the office and facilitate quality patient care.
  • Communicates and documents essential information to physicians and team members. Prepares referral follow up letters and dictations for referring physicians for the physicians review and signature.
  • Facilitates patient education through videos and brochures. Prepares prescription refills for the physician's review and signature. Reviews and answers patient's voicemails and returns calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner.

Qualifications
Education
  • High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)
  • Program Graduate, International Council of Accreditation (ICA) accredited training program at the Clinical Assistant level. (Required) or
  • Program Graduate, International Council of Accreditation (ICA) accredited training program at the Non-Clinical Assistant level, including distance learning programs. (Required) or
  • Program Graduate, Completed an approved independent study course. Approved study courses include the JCAHPO Career Advancement Tool (JCAT) or the AAO Ophthalmic Medical Assisting course. (Required)

Experience
  • 1 year Ophthalmology/Optometry Office (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) Upon Hire(Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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