Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 2,746,000 - 4,123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Holidays

Health insurance

Transit pass

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness program

Caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 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.

Job Description

• 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:
Patient care environment.
Normal office environment.
Physical Effort Typical sitting at desk or table.
Equipment Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: 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.
• 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.
• Grade C07-H Salary Range $19.93 - $29.93 / Hourly.

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

• Personal 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 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.

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.

Company 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.