Ophthalmic Assistant Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for secretarial support to Nursing and Infection Control/Safety, which includes; taking meeting minutes, reformatting/typing policies and procedures, form development, distribution of documents, and various other duties as requested.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Educate patients on basic ocular anatomy and physiology as pertaining to ocular surgeries in multiple subspecialties
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of diagnostic testing and procedures associated with ocular surgeries
• Communicate effectively with outside vendors and representatives as to the needs of NSMG physicians
• Create educational tools as needed for patient education
• Occasionally lifts and transports supplies up to 20 lbs
• Observation of and rapid reaction to changeable situations
• Graduate of approved MA/COA/COT program or graduate of an unapproved program with successful completion of certification examination
• Ophthalmic Terminology

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

Previously, I was responsible for special instructions for dermatology, ophthalmology, specialized radiological procedures, surgery, eye certification and proper usage of medication.

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:

• Fulfill annual skills checklist performed with Orthoptist
• Advance medical history taking
• Intermediate level of word processing skills
• Accept feedback in a constructive manner
• Proven experience working in an ophthalmic clinic or office
• Experience and knowledge of clinic's scope of services and triage guidelines in order to complete triage forms based on the patient's needs/problems and on the clinic's available medical staff
• Strong knowledge of computer operations with proven data entry skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of abbreviations of pharmaceuticals, most common dosage and proper spelling of the medications

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for explanation when obtaining vital signs or other technical skills or ocular assessment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Ophthalmic Skills within scope of certification and training preferred
• Completion of CMA program or EMT, LPN or RN Certification or Licensure preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) or National Contact Lens Examiner Certification (NCLEC) if performing as a contact lens technician
• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within 30 days of hire
• Posting for a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
• Ophthalmic Assistant / Technician certification
• Able to create simple correspondence
• Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to

I am excited to be applying for the position of ophthalmic assistant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership in the development of a strong internal control framework; implements and maintains reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) within 18 months of start date
• Strong command of the English language, dedicated work ethics, and demonstrated history of excellent attendance at previous places of employment are essential
• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within 30 days of hire - OR - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Perform and record Amsler grid
• Complete Annual Review paperwork in a timely manner
• Able to manage situations with more than one variable
• Effectively communicate between physician and technicians to manage paperwork and patient requests with in the appropriate timeframe

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for opportunities for collaboration include: cardiovascular physiology, cancer biology, neurobiology, toxicology, nutrition, reproduction, developmental biology, and infectious diseases.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and flexibility in order to deal effectively with medical and ancillary staff, patients and general public
• Experience with Epic Enterprise
• Experience and knowledge of current chart order, alpha filing, terms and abbreviations commonly used to describe medical conditions
• Certified Ophthalmic Tech
• NCLE Advanced Certification
• Optometry or Ophthalmology experience
• Ophthalmic Scribe Certified
• Knowledge of infection control principles in order to disinfect and sterilize equipment and to operate autoclave