Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology

UNKNOWN; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & holidays

Wellness programs

Transit benefits

Tuition assistance

Caregiver leave

Tuition support for family

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an ophthalmic assistant to provide advanced administrative and clinical support to an ophthalmologist in a busy practice.

You will gather medical information, perform visual screening, and assist with patient histories and pre-visit testing. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certifications, and experience or training in ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers medical information and performs visual screening prior to ophthalmologist visit.
• Performs advanced ophthalmic tests and assists with minor surgical procedures as needed.
• Assists with patient history, education, and post-visit instructions.
• Maintains patient care and administrative duties in a clinical setting.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 Scheduled Hours 40

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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be able to perform all duties of the ophthalmic assistant in addition to the duties listed below.
• 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

Job Location/Working Conditions Patient care environment. Normal office environment. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Equipment Office equipment.

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications / Professional Licenses

• The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers.
• More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
• 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).

Skills

Not Applicable.

Driver's License

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

More About This Job: Required Qualifications

Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications / Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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

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

Salary Range

Grade C07-H Salary Range $19.93 - $29.93 / Hourly

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• 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 We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy 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.

Culture

Washington University in St. Louis’ collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.