Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (Float) - Ophthalmology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation up to 22 days

10 recognized holidays

Health insurance with lower copays/ded

Metro transit U-Pass for eligible员工

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan starts

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting, including visual screening prior to patient visits.

The role involves performing comprehensive ophthalmic testing, assisting with patient histories, and guiding patients through office evaluations. The candidate will perform specialized testing, support physicians during procedures, and handle routine duties in a patient care environment with regular 40-hour

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certifications must be current.
• COA certification is required for ophthalmic assistance.
• Experience supervising an ophthalmology office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs Goldman and Humphrey visual fields tests.
• Assists with patient history and clinical work up.
• Explains office evaluation and physician instructions to patients.
• Performs refractive testing, keratometry, tonography and tonometry.
• Instructs on contact lens care; inserts/removes lenses as needed.
• Performs BAT glare testing and PAM testing.
• Performs A-scan ultrasound testing.
• Assists physicians with minor surgical procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Detail-Oriented

Interactive Communication

Medical Abbreviations

Medical Screening

Medical Terminology

Medical Ultrasound

Operational Efficiency

Patient Care Services

Patient Management

Perform Testing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

COA Certification (Ophthalmic Assistant)

COA Certification (Joint Commission/IAHPO)

Job description

Position Summary

Provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting. Gathers important medical information and performs visual screening prior to Ophthalmologist’s visit with patient.

Scheduled Hours

40 hours per week

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs kinetic and static visual fields test (Goldman & Humphrey).
• Assists with the clinical work up of patients including a detailed patient history.
• Helps patients understand general office evaluation and physician instructions.
• Performs gross refractions, keratometry, tonography and tonometry.
• Inserts and removes patient contact lenses when necessary; also provides contact lens instruction to patients.
• Performs BAT (Brightness acuity test) glare testing and PAM (Potential acuity meter) testing.
• Performs A-Scan ultrasound testing.
• Assists physicians with minor surgical procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Patient care environment.
• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment

Office equipment.

Education & Qualifications

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Required Certifications: 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.

Work Experience: Supervised Ophthalmologic Office (1 Year).

Additional Skills

• Confidentiality, Detail-Oriented, Interactive Communication, Medical Abbreviations, Medical Screening, Medical Terminology, Medical Ultrasound, Operational Efficiency, Patient Care Services, Patient Management, Perform Testing.

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Grade

C07-H

Salary Range

$19.93 - $29.93 / Hourly

Benefits Statement

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time; Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance; Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees; WashU provides a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan starting at 7% employee contributions.

Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family: 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child; Family care resources; adult care support; Tuition coverage for you and your family up to 100% at WashU for undergrad and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. The University’s policy is to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.