Atrius Health
Healthcare
CertifiedOphthalmicAssistant(COA)
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“Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) at Atrius Health. Skills: Ophthalmic assistant, Patient care, Visual testing. Perform preliminary work up. Obtain past medical records”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Certification as COA, 2-3 years experience COA, Basic proficiency diagnostic procedures, Basic proficiency treatment procedures, General medical knowledge, Proficient in history taking
Nice to Have
Certification as COT, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Knowledge of contact lens use, Experience patient education contact lens
What You'll Do.
Perform preliminary work up
Obtain past medical records
Perform preliminary eye testing
Complete basic testing
Complete advanced visual testing
Conduct diagnostic tests
Assess pupillary function
Assess eye muscle function
Insert contact lenses
Remove contact lenses
Care for contact lenses
Administer eye medications
Maintain optical instruments
Maintain surgical instruments
Assist ophthalmologist in surgery
Provide functional leadership
Develop clinical protocols
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative care team
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs duties of a clinical assistant/technician specializing in anatomy, function and diseases of the eye. Facilitates patient care by performing the preliminary work up of the patient, including obtaining all past medical records and performing preliminary eye function testing needed for the clinician to diagnose and treat eye conditions. Completes all of the basic testing and some of the more advanced visual testing required to support clinicians. Conducts diagnostic tests, measures and records vision and assesses pupillary and eye muscle function. Technicians with NCLE certification show patients how to insert, remove, and take care of their contact lenses. Applies eye dressings. Under the direction of the physician, may administer eye medications and maintain optical and surgical instruments. Is educated in sterile technique and may assist the ophthalmologist in surgery. May provide functional leadership to the other assistants, develop clinical protocols with input from others, and provide training as needed. EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) as indicated by the most recent certification
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