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Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Certified Ophthalmic assistant (COA) or Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA) - Storm Eye Institute ($2,000 Sign on Bonus - COT/ COA External Applicants Only)

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, US
Full-time

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Monday- Friday, No Weekends, No Holidays!

Sign on bonus available to COT / COA External Applicants Only.

COT / COA :

Job Summary / Purpose : 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.

NCOA :

Job Summary / Purpose : Performs a variety of general patient care activities and ophthalmic diagnostic tests and assists ophthalmologists with ophthalmic exams

Additional Job Description

Required Minimum Training and Education : High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a two year certified ophthalmic assistant program preferred but not required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations : Must obtain COA certification through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within 12 months of start date.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR / AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

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.

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