Overview

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　　Assists with patient flow through the eye clinic by monitoring patient arrivals and helping patients navigate through the clinic. Performs all clinical duties required of a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) (see Key Responsibilities below). Follows established standards and procedures for exceptional patient care.

　　Responsibilities

　　Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

　　Interact with patients at all levels of care in the ophthalmology clinic.

　　Recognize and comply with all national, local, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures with regard to patient privacyand safety.

　　Prepare patients to see the eye care provider by performing comprehensive intake examinations. This includes (but is not limitedto) collection and documentation of patient health and eye history, testing of visual acuity, visual fields, pupils, intraocularpressure, manual lensometry, manual and automated refraction (without prescribing), and administration of pharmacologicagents.

　　Prepare patient, room, supplies, and equipment for exams and procedures.

　　Inventory, cleaning, care, and maintenance of ophthalmic supplies, equipment, and exam rooms.

　　Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for technical and clinical activities.

　　Assist fellow staff and physicians with daily tasks.

　　Accept training for advanced skills.

　　Maintain current certification status.

　　Perform other duties as requested.

　　Qualifications

　　High School Diploma or equivalent requiredRequired Licensure/Certifications

　　Current International Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (iJCAHPO) certification as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required.

　　Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days.

　　Don't meet every single requirement?

　　Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

　　Area of Interest:Allied Health;

　　FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week;

　　Shift:Day;

　　Job ID:21007;

　　Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.