Certified Ophthalmic Assistant: Precision Testing & Care

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. You will perform clerical and clinical duties, including end-point refractions and advanced ophthalmic testing, while maintaining efficient clinic operations.

The role requires ophthalmic certification, strong testing skills, and the ability to manage clinical and administrative tasks to deliver a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmic certification required at hire.
• Strong clinical skills in refraction and ophthalmic testing.
• Ability to balance clinical and administrative tasks while ensuring patient care.

Responsibilities

• Greets and rooms patients; collects history and chart information.
• Performs end-point refractions and ophthalmic tests.
• Administers ocular medications as prescribed; schedules patient visits.
• Conducts area cleaning, room restocking and end-of-day closure.

Skills

Ophthalmic assistant certification

Clinical refraction skills

Ophthalmic testing proficiency

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. You will perform clerical and clinical duties, including end-point refractions and advanced ophthalmic testing, while maintaining efficient clinic operations.

The role requires ophthalmic certification, strong testing skills, and the ability to manage clinical and administrative tasks to deliver a positive patient experience.