Advanced Ophthalmic Assistant – Clinical Testing & Support

UNKNOWN; United States; Vor Ort; USD 2.746.000 - 4.123.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Vacation days

Holidays

Health insurance

Transit pass

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness program

Caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced ophthalmic assistant to provide advanced administrative and technical support in a clinical setting. You will gather medical information, perform visual screening, and support ophthalmologists before patient visits.

Responsibilities include conducting visual field tests, patient history, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. Required are a high school diploma and BLS/COA certifications, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certifications required (AHA & Red Cross).
• COA certification required or equivalent accreditation.

Aufgaben

• Perform ophthalmic testing including Goldman and Humphrey visual fields.
• Assist with patient history and clinical workup.
• Instruct patients on office evaluations and physician instructions.
• Perform refractions, keratometry, tonography and tonometry.
• Insert/remove contact lenses and provide lens care instructions.
• Perform BAT glare testing and PAM testing.
• Perform A-Scan ultrasound testing.
• Assist physicians with minor surgical procedures.

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - International Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthamology

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthamology

Jobbeschreibung

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced ophthalmic assistant to provide advanced administrative and technical support in a clinical setting. You will gather medical information, perform visual screening, and support ophthalmologists before patient visits.

Responsibilities include conducting visual field tests, patient history, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. Required are a high school diploma and BLS/COA certifications, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and