Ophthalmic Assistant - Clinical Testing & Patient Care

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

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

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.
  
  

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.

Education:

Required Qualifications

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.

Required Qualifications:

More About This Job

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

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

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

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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

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

• 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.