Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (Recruitment Incentive)
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The job in short
Ophthalmic assistant.
Recruitment
Details
- Found
- 7 d ago · posted 2026-10-19
- Location as listed
- San Antonio, TX, United States
- Role
- Optometrist / Optician
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Under general supervision, responsible for providing assistance with a variety of basic technical procedures and administering treatments as directed. Performs routine and standardized tasks in preparation for patient examinations, and assists during the examinations while ensuring a steady and even flow of patients through the clinic.
• Performs basic ocular function tests (measures and records) and evaluation of pupils to assist the Ophthalmologist in the treatment and care of patients.
• Assists physician with minor surgical procedures, including room set-up.
• Performs a variety of procedures and techniques.
• Maintains ophthalmic and surgical instruments clean, sterile and operational.
• Reports missing or unserviceable equipment and maintains appearance and stocking of supplies and forms in exam rooms.
• Maintains all related logs such as spore testing logs, refrigerator logs, and keeps track of instruments.
• Performs efficient, accurate, and legible patient workups to include patient interviews, obtaining and documenting medical history, medication history, chief complaint, and information relative to the treatment and care of patients.
• Administers eye and oral medications as directed.
• Changes dressings and instructs patients and/or parents of in-home care.
• Understands, communicates, and adheres to rules regarding patient consent for procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of basic medical anatomy, eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications.
• Understands and adheres to proper sterile techniques.
• Knowledge of standard medical abbreviations.
Education:
High school diploma or GED is required.
Experience:
Some related experience is required; one (1) year technical experience is preferred.
License/Certifications:
Meet and maintain the minimum requirements for JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).
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