Certified Ophthalmic Technician COT or Certified COA or Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant NCOA- Storm Eye Institute
Certified Ophthalmic Technician COT or Certified COA or Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant NCOA- Storm Eye Institute
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Sign on bonus available to COT/COA External Applicants Only.The Storm Eye Institute
Storm Eye treats adult and pediatric patients across the tricounty area. It includes specialties such as general ophthalmology glaucoma retina cornea oculoplastic and optometry.
Performs advanced medical history checks patients visual acuity dilates patients eyes. Performs basic slitlamp exam visual fields color vision tests lensometry tonometry keratometry and refractometry. Assists with office surgical procedures. Maintains complete and accurate information in the patients medical record. Prepares and maintains exam rooms to ensure they are adequately stocked with supplies and that all equipment and instruments are in proper working order. Prepare instruments for sterilization. Screen patient phone calls and questions. Follow Guest Relation Policy: Be polite attentive and courteous to all patients at all times. Perform other related duties incidental to the work.
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Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
RegularCost Center
CC000683 CHS Storm Eye Clinics (Main)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health24Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Description
Monday Friday No Weekends No Holidays!
**Sign on bonus available to COT/COA External Applicants Only.**
COT/ COA:Job Summary/Purpose: Performs advanced medical history checks patients visual acuity dilates patients eyes. Performs basic slitlamp exam visual fields color vision tests lensometry tonometry keratometry and refractometry. Assists with office surgical procedures. Maintains complete and accurate information in the patients medical record. Prepares and maintains exam rooms to ensure they are adequately stocked with supplies and that all equipment and instruments are in proper working order. Prepare instruments for sterilization. Screen patient phone calls and questions. Follow Guest Relation Policy: Be polite attentive and courteous to all patients at all times. Perform other related duties incidental to the work.
NCOA:
Job Summary/Purpose:Performs a variety of general patient care activities and ophthalmic diagnostic tests and assists ophthalmologists with ophthalmic exams.
- COT/ COA:
Required Minimum Training and Education:High school diploma or equivalent and two years of specialized ophthalmic experience. Completion of either a two year Certified Ophthalmic Technician Certified Ophthalmic Assistant program or equivalent.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: JCAHPO certification as a COT or COA required. Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS) either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Compliance in maintaining BLS and any other annual competencies is mandatory.
NCOA:
Minimum Training and Education:High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of one year specialized ophthalmic experience and successful completion of MUHA departmental competencies required; or successful completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant program. Certification of COA Certified Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 612 months of hire date.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: Certification of COA Certified Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 612 months of hire date. Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS) either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Compliance in maintaining BLS and any other annual competencies is mandatory.
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 2 years specialized ophthalmic experience required. JCAHPO certification as a COT required. JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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