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Williamsburg, VA · On-site

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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 ...

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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Lebanon, NH • On-site

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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Overview

***$7,500 sign on-bonus***

Assists with patient flow through the eye clinic by monitoring patient arrivals and helping patients navigate through the clinic. Performs all clinical duties required of a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) (see Key Responsibilities below). Follows established standards and procedures for exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Interact with patients at all levels of care in the ophthalmology clinic.
  • Recognize and comply with all national, local, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures with regard to patient privacy and safety.
  • Prepare patients to see the eye care provider by performing comprehensive intake examinations. This includes (but is not limited to) collection and documentation of patient health and eye history, testing of visual acuity, visual fields, pupils, intraocular pressure, manual lensometry, manual and automated refraction (without prescribing), and administration of pharmacologic agents.
  • Prepare patient, room, supplies, and equipment for exams and procedures.
  • Inventory, cleaning, care, and maintenance of ophthalmic supplies, equipment, and exam rooms.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for technical and clinical activities.
  • Assist fellow staff and physicians with daily tasks.
  • Accept training for advanced skills.
  • Maintain current certification status.
  • Perform other duties as requested.
    • Qualifications
    • High School Diploma or equivalent required
    Required Licensure/Certifications

    - Current International Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (iJCAHPO) certification as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required.- Basic Life Support certification required upon hire

    Employment Type: FULL_TIME
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    Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, located in Concord, NH, US, is a non-profit health care organization. It stands as a prominent player in the healthcare field, offering a broad spectrum of services. Serving northern New England, Dartmouth-Hitchcock provides access to nearly 1,500 primary care doctors and specialists in almost every area of medicine. The company was founded as Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in 1893 and since then it has gradually expanded into a health care network compiling multiple hospitals, clinics, and health care facilities, as well as Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine. Its mission is to improve the health of the people and communities it serves including the patients, families, and communities at large, demonstrating a commitment to population health.

    Industry

    Hospitals

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Concord, NH, US

    Year founded

    1893

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