Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

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Position range in Grafton County $37k

• $52k Per Year Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
  Dartmouth-Hitchcock

Occupation:

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Location:

Lebanon, NH

• 03766
  Positions available: 1
  Job #: 40890666

Source:

Dartmouth Health | NLX

Posted:

3/2/2025

Web Site:

www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More), Day Shift Shift Job Requirements and Properties Job Requirements and Properties HS Job Description Help for Job Description. Job Description Help for Job Description. Overview Assists with patient flow through the eye clinic by monitoring patient arrivals and helping patients navigate through the clinic. Performs all clinical duties required of a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) (see Key Responsibilities below). Follows established standards and procedures for exceptional patient care. Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Recognize and comply with all national, local, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures with regard to patient privacy and safety.
• Prepare patients to see the eye care provider by performing comprehensive intake examinations and ancillary testing. This includes (but is not limited to) collection and documentation of patient health and eye history, testing of
• visual acuity, potential acuity, glare testing, ocular imaging, visual fields, pupils, applanation tonometry, ocular motility and stereopsis assessment, manual lensometry, manual and automated refraction (without prescribing), and
• administration of pharmacologic agents.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures.
• Prepare patient, room, supplies, and equipment for exams 5. and procedures.
• Inventory, cleaning, care, and maintenance of ophthalmic supplies, equipment, and exam/procedure rooms.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for technical and clinical activities.
• Provide patient education and instructions regarding medication, refractive needs, and home health eye care within the scope of a COT.
• Assist fellow staff and physicians with daily tasks.
• Accept training for advanced skills.
• Maintain current certification status.
• Perform other duties as requested. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of experience in an Ophthalmology practice required Required Licensure/Certifications
• Current International Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (iJCAHPO) certification as Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required.
• BLS required within 30 days.

Area of Interest:

Allied Health

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00
• 1.00
• 40 hrs/week

Shift:

Day

Job ID:

30519 Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.