Non-Certified Opthalmic Assistant OR Certified Opthalmic Assistant OR Certified Opthalmic Technician

Company	Medical University of South Carolina
Location	Charleston, SC, USA
Salary	$Not Provided – $Not Provided
Type	Full-Time
Degrees
Experience Level	Junior, Mid Level

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) for all positions
Minimum 1 year of specialized ophthalmic experience or completion of an accredited ophthalmic clinical assistant program preferred for NCOA
COA required within 6–12 months of hire for NCOA
Basic Life Support certification required within 2 weeks of hire for NCOA
Minimum of 2 years of ophthalmic experience and completion of a certified assistant program or equivalent for COA
JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) for COA
Minimum of 2 years of specialized ophthalmic experience with completion of a certified technician program for COT
JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) for COT
Basic Life Support certification required within 2 weeks of hire for COA and COT

Performs a variety of general patient care activities and ophthalmic diagnostic tests for NCOA
Assists ophthalmologists during clinical exams for NCOA
Prepares patients for visits and collects medical histories for NCOA
Performs basic vision screenings and supports the clinical team with administrative and procedural tasks for NCOA
Performs advanced medical history intake and a range of ophthalmic diagnostic tests for COA
Administers dilation drops and assists with minor in-office procedures for COA
Documents clinical findings in the patient’s medical record for COA
Ensures exam rooms are fully prepared and maintains equipment and instruments for COA
Follows infection control and sterilization protocols for COA
Conducts complex diagnostic testing and operates advanced ophthalmic instruments for COT
May assist with intravitreal injections and post-operative care for COT
Leads clinical workflow and mentors entry-level staff for COT
Serves as a liaison between ophthalmologists and patients for COT