Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (float) - Ophthalmology

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base: $19.21 - $28.85 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
Perform visual fields testing
Assist with patient history
Perform gross refractions
Provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting, gathering medical information and performing visual screening prior to patient visits

Job Summary

  • Provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting, gathering medical information and performing visual screening prior to patient visits.
  • Key responsibilities include performing various visual tests, assisting with patient work-ups, explaining procedures, and supporting physicians with minor surgical procedures.
  • The position offers competitive benefits including vacation, holidays, sick time, health insurance, transit passes, retirement savings plan, wellness programs, caregiver leave, and tuition assistance.

Matching Summary

Provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting, gathering medical information and performing visual screening prior to patient visits.

Salary

Base: $19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, retirement plan, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform visual fields testing
  • Assist with patient history
  • Perform gross refractions
  • Perform keratometry
  • Perform tonometry
  • Assist with minor surgical procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Interactive communication skills
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Understanding of medical abbreviations

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
  • 1 Year Supervised Ophthalmologic Office Experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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