Senior Ophthalmic Assistant – Vision Care Specialist

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holidays

Sick leave

Health insurance

U-Pass transit

403(b) plan

Wellness program

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a medically skilled ophthalmic assistant to provide advanced administrative and technical support in a clinical setting.

You will gather medical information, perform visual screening, and assist with a full range of ophthalmic tests under the supervision of an ophthalmologist. The role involves performing refractions, keratometry, tonometry, and various vision tests, plus assisting with minor surgical procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs kinetic and static visual fields tests (Goldman & Humphrey).
• Assists with the clinical work up of patients including a detailed patient history.
• Gathers important medical information and performs visual screening prior to Ophthalmologist’s visit with patient.
• Performs A-Scan ultrasound testing.
• Inserts and removes contact lenses and provides instruction.
• Assists physicians with minor surgical procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a medically skilled ophthalmic assistant to provide advanced administrative and technical support in a clinical setting.

You will gather medical information, perform visual screening, and assist with a full range of ophthalmic tests under the supervision of an ophthalmologist. The role involves performing refractions, keratometry, tonometry, and various vision tests, plus assisting with minor surgical procedures.