Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (float) - Ophthalmology

boonlab.wustl.edu

Unknown, , US
Base: $19.21 - $28.85 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
Perform visual fields testing
Assist with patient 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.
  • Key duties include performing kinetic and static visual fields tests, assisting with clinical work-ups, performing refractions, keratometry, tonometry, and A-Scan ultrasound testing.
  • Benefits include vacation time, holidays, sick time, competitive health insurance, Metro transit U-Pass, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, caregiver leave, and tuition assistance for employees and their families.

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, retirement plan, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform visual fields testing
  • Assist with patient work up
  • Perform gross refractions
  • Contact lens instruction
  • A-Scan ultrasound testing
  • Assist with minor surgical procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Patient understanding of instructions
  • Confidentiality and detail-oriented
  • Interactive and effective communication

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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