Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified, Davie Medical Center

Department

38756 Davie Medical Center - Ophthalmology

Full time

Yes

40

Monday through Friday 8a-5p

$21.45 - $32.20

• Full Time, Days
• Located in Bermuda Run, NC at Davie Medical Center
• This job qualifies for a $6,000 sign‑on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements.  to learn more
• Day 1 Health Coverage:
  Choose from either copay or HSA‑eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO:
  Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Retirement:
  Up to 7% employer‑paid retirement contributions

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) in Ophthalmology at the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) level.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association OR American Red Cross) required.
• One year work experience, preferably in an eye‑related field.

• Previous work experience in ophthalmology preferred.

• Performs preliminary screenings as ordered via physician including but not limited to providing detailed patient medical/ocular histories, obtaining visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, pupil exam, instilling ocular medication, and visual field testing.
• Maintains assigned ophthalmic exam lanes/equipment in clinic. Cleans ophthalmic equipment in exam rooms according to guidelines. Maintains physical environment of exam rooms.
• Ensures exam room/lane are stocked appropriately.
• Interacts with patients/families, coworkers, and physicians in professional courteous manner always. Always maintain patient confidentiality. Always contributes to the positive atmosphere of the workplace.
• Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, required continuing education hours to maintain certification according to JCAHPO guidelines. Maintains current CPR certification during employment.
• Under the direction of the physician may perform prescription refill following standard guidelines.
• Demonstrates dedication to patient service and care by serving as a role model in always delivering quality patient care.
• Performs other job duties incidental to the work described here in and based on Certification level.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer skills, work experience with Electronic Medical Record preferred.
• Solid understanding of ophthalmic practice and care of ophthalmic patients.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic instrumentation.
• Proficient in basic preliminary ophthalmic testing according to certification COA.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency.
• Understands the need for efficient use of time.
• Ability to recognize common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work surrounding.
• Ability to withstand long periods of standing and walking.
• Focused and organized, always working as a team player.

• Clean, comfortable, office environment.
• Moderate noise level.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant provides preliminary screening exam and ophthalmic diagnostic tests under the direct supervision of an ophthalmologist/optometrist providing pertinent information needed for ophthalmic exam and care of the patient.