Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support Ophthalmologists and Optometrists with clerical and clinical duties. The role balances patient testing, history collection, and in-office procedures with compassionate patient interaction.

You will perform refractions, intraocular pressure measurements, and other ophthalmic tests while maintaining clinic flow and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires ophthalmic assistant certification and 1-3 years in optometry/ophthalmology.
• Proficient in refraction and ophthalmic testing.
• Strong organizational and patient service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients; collect history and chart information.
• Perform end-point refractions and ophthalmic testing.
• Assist physicians with in-office procedures as appropriate.
• Take intraocular pressure and perform refraction.
• Schedule patients and manage phone messages.

Skills

Ophthalmic assistant cert

1-3 years optometry/ophthalmology

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, you will assist Ophthalmologists and Optometrists by performing the clerical and clinical duties that keep their practices running smoothly day to day.

Every day you will perform Ophthalmic Assistant duties along with end-point refractions and higher-level ophthalmic testing, and you will handle the clerical tasks that help each clinic day run efficiently.

To be successful in this role, you will bring ophthalmic assistant certification and strong clinical skills in refraction and ophthalmic testing. You will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities while providing a positive experience for every patient.

• Greets and rooms patient. Completes patient work-up, including collection of history and chart information such as chief complaint, medications, and allergies. Performs testing of vision and neutralizing of spectacles.
• May assist physician with in-office procedures, as appropriate and in accordance with incumbent’s training. Educates patients as necessary or requested. Provides patient counseling regarding proper use of medication. As needed, distributes approved pre- and post-op guidelines.
• Takes intraocular pressure by applanation or Tonopen, and performs refractometry. May perform additional tests including, but not limited to: A- or B-scan calculations, Visual Fields, Pachymetry, Corneal Topography, Heidelberg Retina Tomography (HRT) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).
• Administers ocular medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Performs telephone triage to assess urgent versus emergent needs and creates schedules to meet the needs of the patient. Works with e-call physician’s teams to work in patients. Does general scheduling of patients and handling of phone messages.
• Restocks and cleans exam rooms after patient care. Conducts area sweeps during and at end of day, closes rooms at end of patient schedule.

Job Requirements

Required

• 1-3 years 1 year working in an optometry or ophthalmology practice, upon hire
• Certified Opthalmic Technician, upon hire or
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.