Certified Ophthalmic Assistants work under the direct supervision of an ophthalmologist or optometrist, gathering patient information necessary to complete a diagnosis. Duties include performing preliminary eye function testing, communicating with and preparing the patient, plus additional testing as directed. Employee must be extremely discreet to patient confidentiality in accordance to HIPPA standards.
Accurately collects health care data and documents appropriate information in patient record according to policy and training resources.
Be proficient with all basic testing techniques and equipment, to include a full patient work up, ancillary testing with OCT, fundus camera, static visual fields and other testing requested by the physician.
Independently perform and accurately document standard testing procedures
Learn and maintain knowledge to effectively communicate with patients when explaining testing procedures to get desired outcomes expected by the physician.
Responsible for professional practice and development of self, according to the scope of practice.
Requirements
High School Diploma
JCAHPO Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant; if not currently certified must become certified within one year of hire date.