Job Description

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is a customer and patient service oriented team player who is responsible for supporting the clinic by providing a variety of services including direct patient care for general and preventative eye care and complications related to injury or disease of the eye. This includes determining optimal testing techniques required to gather the desired data and to determine how best to obtain the desired information with regard to each patient’s examination. Responsible for preparing and maintaining patient records, preparing patients for physician or other provider, interacting maintaining optimal patient flow and assisting with patient care as needed. This individual performs in accordance with hospital standards and policies in a leadership capacity, ensuring quality patient care.