Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant in Seattle to support ophthalmologists and optometrists with clerical and clinical duties. You will perform end-point refractions, ophthalmic testing, patient history gathering, and administrative tasks to keep clinics running smoothly.

The role requires ophthalmic assistant certification and strong clinical skills in testing, with responsibilities ranging from patient greeting and testing to triage and scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in an optometry or ophthalmology practice
• Certification as Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant on hire
• Experience with end-point refractions and ophthalmic testing

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients; complete patient work-up including history and chart information
• Perform ophthalmic testing and refraction per physician directions
• Assist physicians with in-office procedures and educate patients on medications
• Take intraocular pressure and conduct refraction testing; perform tests such as A/B-scan, Visual Fields, Pachymetry, OCT
• Administer prescribed ocular medications and triage calls to schedule patient needs
• Restock and clean exam rooms; manage day-end room turnover and urgent scheduling

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Refraction

Clinical documentation

Patient communication

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Tools

Tonopen

OCT

HRT

Pachymetry

Visual Fields

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.

Pay Range

$29.38 - $43.70 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.