Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) (UTHP Ophthalmology UCCH) (Recruitment Incentive - $1,500)
At a glance
Junior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Fa Eomf Saasfaprod1. San Antonio · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $60,000–$82,500 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Prepare patients for eye exams, record ocular measurements and pupil findings, and help keep clinic visits moving smoothly
- Collect patient histories and complaints, then document details relevant to their care and treatment
- Assist the ophthalmologist during exams and minor surgeries, including preparing the procedure room
- Give prescribed eye or oral medications, change dressings, and explain home-care steps to patients or parents
- Keep instruments clean and usable, track required logs, and restock exam rooms with supplies and forms
What you bring
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- You meet and maintain the certification standards for a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant through JCAHPO
- You understand eye anatomy, common diseases and symptoms, ocular medications, sterile practice, and standard medical abbreviations
Who this fits
This junior, on-site role in San Antonio suits someone comfortable supporting ophthalmologists with patient preparation, testing, and minor procedures. You’ll work under general supervision and follow patient-consent requirements.
From the employer
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.
- 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.
- 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).