COA/Ophthalmic Technician

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Harman Eye Center – Forest, Va. and surrounding areas

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

JOB SUMMARY: This individual is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients’ conditions.

  • High school diploma; some college preferred.***
  • Two years’ experience in clinical setting.*
  • ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathetic personality with concern for patients’ needs.
  • Strong organization with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work ups in a timely fashion.*
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: *
  • Demonstrated computer literacy.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: *
  • Communication and Patient Care
  • Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed.
  • Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests.
  • Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
  • Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include: *
  • Visual acuity
  • Manual lensometry
  • Confrontational visual fields
  • Stereo testing
  • Evaluation of motility
  • Pupillary function tests
  • Color plates
  • Applanation tonometry
  • Refractometry
  • Angle assessment
  • Dilation of pupils
  • Contact lens evaluations
  • Visual field testing
  • Optic nerve scanning
  • Pachymetry
  • Corneal topography
  • Other tasks specific to the physician’s needs as a result of new technologies
  • Provides back-up to the ophthalmic photographer regarding fundus, exterior and anterior segment photographs.
  • Performs duties consistent with ophthalmic writer/scribe.*
  • Triage
  • Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated.
  • Escorts all patients from the waiting room for data collection.
  • Advises patients as to who will see them following testing and makes patients comfortable during wait.
  • Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
  • Communicates with reception to facilitate proper patient flow.*

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

  • High school or equivalent

Required experience:

  • clinical setting: 2 years

Required license or certification:

  • COA

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

  • High school or equivalent

Required experience:

  • Clinical: 2 years

Required license or certification:

  • COA

Optician/Sales Associate

With a growing business, we have several opportunities, including optical technician and Optician opportunities. Join us in blending fashion with the medical function of your talent. All candidates who possess a history of extensive eyewear sales experience, great customer service and interpersonal skills are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities will include educating and assisting patients with frame and lens selection, measurements, dispensing, adjustments, repairs, inventory, insurance and other duties as needed. Salary commensurate with experience.

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Job Location: Harman Eye Center, Forest, VA 24551
  • Required education: High school or equivalent
  • Required experience: Optician: 1 year

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