Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

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Incumbent, with supervision/direction from the lead technician or clinic supervisor, will provide general technical work ups and special testing procedures to patients. The major purpose of this position is to ensure that usual and necessary patient work-up and diagnostic testing procedures are performed for our patients and/or physicians in accordance with protocols.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Obtain and record accurate patient histories to include chief complaint, present ocular status, ocular history, family history, past and present medical history, medications and allergies, and vital signs if needed.

2. Obtain and accurately record visual acuity measurements on adults, children, illiterate patients and infants.

3. Accurately measure and record spectacle prescriptions, using both manual and automated devices.

4. Performance of tonometry in measurement of intraocular pressures using a variety of measuring devices.

5. Perform and record accurately the Schirmers tear test and tear break up time.

6. Performance of basic extraocular muscle screening to include, Titmus stereo test.

7. Perform and accurately record color vision screening tests.

8. Perform Visual Field Testing, lensometry and keratometry

9. Perform and accurately describe pupillary function as to light and accommodation.

10. Perform and record electrophysiologic tests (ERG,VEP,EOG).

11. Conduct and accurately record formal and informal visual fields to include confrontation, Amsler Grid, Goldmann Perimetry, Humphrey Automated perimetry, OCT.

12. Perform and accurately record IOL calculations, corneal topography and other related diagnostic testing.

13. Application of eye patches and ocular dressings as directed by the physician (occlusive therapy, pressure patching, etc.).

14. Assist in minor ocular surgical procedures and laser treatments as directed including informed consent, and surgical site identification

15. Under the direct supervision of a physician, instill ocular preparations as required including solutions, suspensions, ointments, and therapeutic agents and educate patients on medications, drug reactions, an side effects.

16. Provide contact lenses measurement, fitting, and patient instruction

17. General maintenance of ophthalmic equipment, examination lane maintenance, and overall clinical maintenance as directed by supervisor. 

18. Gather data for purposes of process improvement and improvement of clinic flow

19. May scribe for provider when needed including order placement and protocol orders. Maintains confidentiality

20. Provide patient education regarding anatomy and physiology of general ocular diseases, test, medications, procedures and treatments

21. Triage patient calls, collaborate with provider, and provide patient care instructions as defined by the provider.

22. Assist in peer interviews, training and education of new testing assistants and COA’s

23. Clinical tasks will be completed under the direct supervision of the supervisor or lead technician or their representative and attending physicians to insure that there is little room for error.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Work requires strength and /or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing for long intervals ,frequent walking, and carrying materials or pushing equipment weighing 40 + lbs.

2. Vision correctable to at least 20/30 in one eye.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Normal outpatient clinical environment. Incumbent may be exposed to biohazards and  communicable disease.

2. The incumbent will work in the presence of  ophthalmic lasers frequently and be required to wear protective eye equipment

3. May work with blood, lab specimens, and other patient bodily fluids that require universal precautions

4. Travel to offsite clinics may be required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a high volume clinic

2. Ability to operate ophthalmic equipment and computers.

3. Analytical skills are desirable to complete the technical aspects of patient examinations.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

500 UHA Administration

Address:

122 12th Street

Princeton

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.