Medical University of South Carolina·Charleston, South Carolina
The technician performs advanced medical history, visual acuity checks, and various diagnostic eye tests including tonometry and refractometry. They also assist with office surgical procedures and maintain accurate patient medical records while ensuring exam rooms are properly stocked.
Summary 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. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000683 CHS - Storm Eye Clinics (Main) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-24 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America)
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: Certified as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) or eligible for certification within one year. BLS required. The non- certified employee will have 12 months from start date to obtain COA certification through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology( JCAHPO). BLS required Additional
Education: Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess or be eligible for JCAHPO certification as a COT or COA. A minimum of 2 years of specialized ophthalmic experience is required, along with current BLS certification.
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