The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) uses ophthalmic techniques to perform preliminary work-ups for patients of the Beaumont Eye Institute physicians. Coordinates patient appointments with BEI clerical staff and assists in genereal clinic support for the Eye Clinic and Low Vision Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Obtains medical/ophthalmological history from each patient.

2. Performs ophthalmic and ocular measurements (including manifest refractions)

3. Consults with Medical and technical personnel as needed.

4. Assists physicians with minor surgical procedures, medical lasers and in refractive surgery.

5. Performs diagnostic procedures as directed by physician including: visual fields, ultrasounds and color testing.

6. Provides instruction to patient and family members

7. Monitors exam rooms and supplies, orders needed supplies and equipment.

8. Maintains ophthalmic equipment

9. Plans and coordinates maintenance in collaboration with supervisor, medical and technical staff.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

A. Education / Training:

• High School Diploma

B. Work Experience:

• 6-18 months experience as COA preferred.

C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• JCAHPO Certification required.

D. Other Qualifications:

• Technical & Surgical Skills.

• Certified refractive surgical LASIK assistant.

• Surgical Boarding.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

A. Physical Effort:

• Minor lifting, walking, bending, standing for refractive surgery.

B. Work Environment:

• Clinical setting, Medical office, Refractive surgical suite, Medical lasers and minor procedure room.

Beaumont offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• NEW On-demand pay program – powered by Payactiv
• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance

Beaumont Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.