Ophthalmic Assistant: Refraction & Testing Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support Ophthalmologists and Optometrists with clerical and clinical duties. The role balances patient testing, history collection, and in-office procedures with compassionate patient interaction.

You will perform refractions, intraocular pressure measurements, and other ophthalmic tests while maintaining clinic flow and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires ophthalmic assistant certification and 1-3 years in optometry/ophthalmology.
• Proficient in refraction and ophthalmic testing.
• Strong organizational and patient service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients; collect history and chart information.
• Perform end-point refractions and ophthalmic testing.
• Assist physicians with in-office procedures as appropriate.
• Take intraocular pressure and perform refraction.
• Schedule patients and manage phone messages.

Skills

Ophthalmic assistant cert

1-3 years optometry/ophthalmology

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support Ophthalmologists and Optometrists with clerical and clinical duties. The role balances patient testing, history collection, and in-office procedures with compassionate patient interaction.

You will perform refractions, intraocular pressure measurements, and other ophthalmic tests while maintaining clinic flow and accurate documentation.