Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology

cre2.wustl.edu

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Base: $19.21 - $28.85 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
Perform visual fields test
Assist with clinical work up
Perform gross refractions
Provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting, gathering important medical information and performing visual screening prior to the Ophthalmologist’s visit with the patient

Job Summary

  • Provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting, gathering important medical information and performing visual screening prior to the Ophthalmologist’s visit with the patient.
  • The role involves performing kinetic and static visual fields tests, assisting with patient work-ups, helping patients understand instructions, and performing various diagnostic tests.
  • Benefits include up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, sick time, competitive health insurance, free Metro transit U-Pass, and a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Matching Summary

Provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting, gathering important medical information and performing visual screening prior to the Ophthalmologist’s visit with the patient.

Salary

Base: $19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance packages, retirement savings plan, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform visual fields test
  • Assist with clinical work up
  • Perform gross refractions
  • Perform BAT glare testing
  • Perform A-Scan ultrasound testing
  • Assist with minor surgical procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Patient care environment
  • Interactive communication
  • Detail-oriented
  • Confidentiality

Key Requirements

  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • 1 Year Supervised Ophthalmologic Office experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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