MUSCP - Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Opthalmic Assistant (COA) - Health East Cooper
MUSCP - Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Opthalmic Assistant (COA) - Health East Cooper
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The Storm Eye Institute Storm Eye treats adult and pediatric patients across the tri-county 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 slit-lamp 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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University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC002000 UMA AMB OPHT East Cooper Ophth eac CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-22Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Description
- COT/ COA:
Job Summary/Purpose: Performs advanced medical history checks patients visual acuity dilates patients eyes. Performs basic slit-lamp 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.
- Monday- Friday No Weekends No Holidays!!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. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements:Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist kneel climb stairs reach in all directions fully use both hands and legs possess good finger dexterity perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift lower push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (/-) unassisted exert up to 50 lbs of force lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
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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