Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) presso Atrius Health

%3Cdiv%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EExplore opportunities at Atrius Health,%3C/strong%3E 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, AP/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 %3Cstrong%3ECaring. Connecting. Growing together.%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Chr%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3ESUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EUnder general supervision, performs duties of a clinical assistant/technician specializing in anatomy, function and diseases of the eye.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EFacilitates 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.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3ECompletes 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3ETechnicians with NCLE certification show patients how to insert, remove, and take care of their contact lenses. Applies eye dressings. Under the direction of the physician, may administer eye medications and maintain optical and surgical instruments. Is educated in sterile technique and may assist the ophthalmologist in surgery.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EMay provide functional leadership to the other assistants, develop clinical protocols with input from others, and provide training as needed.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;text-underline:none;%22%3E%3Cu%3EEDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ECertification as an Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) as indicated by the most recent certification requirements for positions within Ophthalmology or by the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) as contact lens technician for positions within Optometry required. Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is desirable. %3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;%22%3EAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred . Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;text-underline:none;%22%3E%3Cu%3EEXPERIENCE%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;%22%3ESkills and experience typically acquired through 2-3 years of experience with COA or 1-2 years of experience with COT working in an ophthalmic/optometric practice setting and knowledge of basic visual testing and certification required. Must have basic proficiency in diagnostic and treatment procedures, including visual field testing, contact lenses, and ophthalmic surgery. Should have general medical knowledge and be proficient in history taking. When working in a contact lens practice knowledge of and previous experience in patient education regarding the use of contact lens is essential.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;text-underline:none;%22%3E%3Cu%3ESKILLS%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:arial;%22%3EDemonstrated ability to provide situational leadership, excellent communication and organizational skills. Must be able to accurately operate the following equipment: auto and manual Lensometer, A-scan, OCT Scan, Humphrey visual field machine, automated tonometer machine, brightness acuity test machine, auto refractor, auto Keratometer, Tonopen, Statim sterilizer, projector, and Slit lamp.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Chr%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EAtrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, color, sex, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EBenefits Include:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E·%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Up to 8% company retirement contribution,%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E·%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Generous Paid Time Off%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E·%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; 10 paid holidays,%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E·%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Paid professional development,%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-bidi-language:ar-sa;mso-fareast-font-family:calibri;mso-fareast-language:en-us;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E·%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Generous health and welfare benefit package.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0in 0in 0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27times new roman%27, times, serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E Candidarsi ora