Assists eye care providers in the exam and treatment of patients.
Assists with minor surgery procedures and laser treatments in the office, including application and removal of dressings, as directed.
May perform testing to include visual acuity measurement, color vision, lensometry, keratometry, pupil function, tonometry, automated perimetry, EOMs (Extra-Ocular Muscle), visual fields, and other patient services as requested by the provider.
Initiates the documentation of the patient's chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings.
May act as a scribe by documenting (on behalf of the provider) all clinically relevant interaction and dialogue during the patient visit.
Provides patient education under direction of eye care provider.
Requirements
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) within 18 months in the state of work location