Certified Ophthalmic Assistant- Peds Ophthalmology

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Charleston, SC - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Description Summary

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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000683 CHS - Storm Eye Clinics (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Description Summary
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.

Additional Job Description

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of ophthalmic experience and completion of a certified assistant program or equivalent.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: Certification as a COA through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) required and must be maintained throughout employment. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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