Anna Jaques Hospital
Boston, MA
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: The Ophthalmic Assistant I fulfills numerous functions to prepare patients for evaluation by an Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist. Primary responsibilities include acquiring health histories from patients, performing preliminary eye function testing, managing patient flow, and maintaining equipment. Participates in employer-sponsored training and continuing education with the requirement of becoming certified by JCAHPO as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) within 18 months from date of hire. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Escorts patients to and from exam rooms. Takes a complete history focusing on the patient's eye symptoms. Reviews allergies and medications. Performs visual acuity tests and uses tonopens and applanation to measure intraocular pressure. Performs visual fields, A/B ultrasonic scans, autorefraction,...