Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) (UTHP Ophthalmology UCCH) (Recruitment Incentive - $1,500)

Under general supervision, responsible for providing assistance with a variety of basic technical procedures and administering treatments as directed. Performs routine and standardized tasks in preparation for patient examinations, and assists during the examinations while ensuring a steady and even flow of patients through the clinic.

Responsibilities
- Performs basic ocular function tests (measures and records) and evaluation of pupils to assist the Ophthalmologist in the treatment and care of patients.

- Assists physician with minor surgical procedures, including room set-up.

- Performs a variety of procedures and techniques.

- Maintains ophthalmic and surgical instruments clean, sterile and operational.

- Reports missing or unserviceable equipment and maintains appearance and stocking of supplies and forms in exam rooms.

- Maintains all related logs such as spore testing logs, refrigerator logs, and keeps track of instruments.

- Performs efficient, accurate, and legible patient workups to include patient interviews, obtaining and documenting medical history, medication history, chief complaint, and information relative to the treatment and care of patients.

- Administers eye and oral medications as directed.

- Changes dressings and instructs patients and/or parents of in-home care.

- Understands, communicates, and adheres to rules regarding patient consent for procedures.

- Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Demonstrated working knowledge of basic medical anatomy, eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications.

- Understands and adheres to proper sterile techniques.

- Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED is required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Meet and maintain the minimum requirements for JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).