MUSCP - Lead Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA) -Health East Cooper Medical Pavilion

Job Description Summary

$2,000 Sign on Bonus - COT/COA External Applicants Only

The Storm Eye Institute –
Storm Eye treats adult and pediatric patients across the tri-county area. It includes specialties such as general ophthalmology, glaucoma, retina, cornea, oculoplastic, and optometry.

Responsible for the management of clinical staff in a medical office setting. Must be able to work independently to provide direct supervision of the clinical staff. Coordinate and participate in day to day clinical operations to include: Perform 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 patients, and telephone triage. Follow policies and procedures to ensure patient care and utilization of clinic resources. Maintain OSHA and DHEC clinic requirements. Supervise clinic staff; direct and coordinate human resources to include hiring, training, staffing, performance management, disciplinary issues. Coordinate staff development, ensure certificate/licensure requirements and conduct regular staff meetings. Ensure to maintain monthly budgets set forth by the department.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002000 UMA AMB OPHT East Cooper Ophth eac CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

• 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.

• Monday- Friday, No Weekends, No Holidays!!
  COT/ COA:

  Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of specialized ophthalmic experience.  Completion of either a two year Certified Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant program or equivalent.

  Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:  JCAHPO certification as a COT or COA required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

  NCOA:

  Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Successful completion of MUHA departmental competencies required; or successful completion of an accredited Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant program.  Certification of COA, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 6-12 months of hire date.

  Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification of COA, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant is required within 6-12 months of hire date. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Additional Job Description

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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