Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the certified ophthalmic assistant position.

Previously, I was responsible for patient care by providing patient health education, notifying patients of test results, returning patient telephone calls and correctly answering general medical questions, relaying medical advice ordered by provider to patients, scheduling patients for testing and procedures, calling or transmitting prescriptions to pharmacies as delegated by provider, and by calling provider orders to the hospital.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Optometric and Refractive experience preferred
• Experience working with EMR (Epic preferred)
• Completion of COA or higher certification, administered by Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
• Ophthalmic certification/Ophthalmic Technician certificate
• Travel to the hospitals
• Metric and spectacle prescription conversions
• Indications and proper use of ocular dressings
• Understanding of the theory for skills performed

Please consider me for the certified ophthalmic assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for orientation to the unit and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit's policies and requirements.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Upon Hire
• Work requires certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
• Initiate documentation of the patient’s chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines
• Screen patients and calls for emergency/urgent situations
• Demonstrates knowledge when working-up patients to include documenting history and chief complaint
• Monitor lenses “to be picked up” for non-pickups
• Instruct new contact lenses wearers on insertion, removal and care of contact lenses
• Records patient history while following JCAHO / UMP guidelines

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the certified ophthalmic assistant position.

Previously, I was responsible for training on applicable governmental customs requirements and company policies and procedures for all import and export activities to all appropriate company departments and personnel.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of various drug delivery systems
• Correct spelling of pharmaceuticals
• Fundamentals of microbial control
• Rooms patients into exam rooms efficiently and keep physicians schedules on time
• Travels to the hospitals
• Active COA or COT Certification
• Education Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Ophthalmic Program or equivalent
• Computer experience in a MS Windows environment

In response to your job posting for certified ophthalmic assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for information to patients concerning procedures and surgery; obtains insurance pre-certifications; verifies surgery schedules; maintains, sterilizes, and sets up instruments for procedures; assists doctors with procedures and patient monitoring.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• General medical knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, anatomy, physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases, ocular emergencies and metric conversion fundamentals of microbial control
• Experience working with contact lens patients and products
• Experience working in an ophthalmology or optometry practice
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant, ophthalmic assistant, or allied health professional program
• Variable Days - Hours
• Familiarity with the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
• Knowledge of anatomy of the eye, ocular conditions, and ocular imaging equipment
• Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA

Please consider me for the certified ophthalmic assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for clinical instruction to technicians, residents and medical students on the use and performance of various ophthalmic techniques and procedures.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Tests and records basic Visual Assessment tasks with patients
• Assists with testing including but not limited to Visual Fields, Pupillary Assessments, Lensometry, Keratometry, and supplementary testing
• Schedules initial and follow-up appointments, including labs
• Assists with minor procedures and administers eye drops
• Assists with overall clinic flow and patient satisfaction
• Performs testing including but not limited to Visual Fields, Pupillary Assessments, Lensometry, Keratometry, and supplementary testing
• Facilitates in of the ophthalmic sub-specialties within clinic
• Work in a safe manner, adhering to general safety precautions and standards