Certified Ophthalmic Assistant: Precision Eye Care

Franciscan Medical Group; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to provide comprehensive clinical and clerical support to ophthalmology clinicians in a fast-paced practice in Washington state. You will play a key role in patient work-ups and diagnosing support through advanced ophthalmic testing.

You will manage patient greetings, take histories, perform vision testing, refractions, and pressure measurements, while administering medications, educating patients, and coordinating

Qualifications

• COA or COT certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in optometry/ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, take histories, and conduct vision testing.
• Perform end-point refractions and intraocular pressure measurements.
• Administer medications and educate patients on procedures.
• Triage calls and schedule appointments; document in EMR.

Skills

COA certification

COT certification

Ophthalmic testing

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to provide comprehensive clinical and clerical support to ophthalmology clinicians in a fast-paced practice in Washington state. You will play a key role in patient work-ups and diagnosing support through advanced ophthalmic testing.

You will manage patient greetings, take histories, perform vision testing, refractions, and pressure measurements, while administering medications, educating patients, and coordinating