Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)- Peds Ophthalmology

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North Charleston, South Carolina Healthcare Support Clinical & Research Support Services Full Time Add to favorites View favorites Job Description Summary Performs advanced medical history, checks patient's visual acuity, dilates patient's 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 patient's 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

CC000563 CHS

- Opthamology - Pediatric Children's Ambulatory Center (Offsite) 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 patient's visual acuity, dilates patient's 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 patient's 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. 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees MUSC Children's Health MUSC Children's Health is part of South Carolina's most comprehensive academic health care system, offering career options at our nationally ranked pediatric hospital , ambulatory surgical and specialty care center , children's research institute and clinics and patient care sites. We provide the broadest range of advanced care devoted exclusively to the well-being of children. Our nationally ranked pediatric hospital is located in downtown Charleston, while our primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics can be found throughout the Tri-County area. We proudly care for patients across South Carolina, the southeast region and beyond.