Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Atrius Health

About this role

Explore opportunities with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities

Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting

Growing together. Position Details: Location: Kenmore - 133 Brookline Ave, Boston Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30pm Specialty: Ophthalmology As the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), you will perform duties of a clinical assistant/technician specializing in anatomy, function and diseases of the eye. Facilitates patient care by performing the preliminary work up of the patient, including obtaining all past medical records and performing preliminary eye function testing needed for the clinician to diagnose and treat eye conditions

Completes all of the basic testing and some of the more advanced visual testing required to support clinicians. Conducts diagnostic tests, measures and records vision and assesses pupillary and eye muscle function. Primary Responsibilities: Patient Interaction & History: Greets and escorts patients, gathers comprehensive medical, ocular, and social history, and documents in the EMR Clinical Testing & Evaluation: Performs vision tests, vital signs, and a range of preliminary and specialized ophthalmic assessments (e.g., slit lamp, tonometry, OCT, visual fields) Procedure Support: Assists with minor surgical procedures, applies eye dressings, and ensures sterile technique and proper instrument handling Equipment & Maintenance: Operates, maintains, an

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