Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology

fostonlab.wustl.edu

Base: $19.21 - $28.85 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
Perform kinetic and static visual fields
Assist with clinical work-up
Perform gross refractions and keratometry
Provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting, gathering medical information and performing visual screening

Job Summary

  • Provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting, gathering medical information and performing visual screening.
  • Key responsibilities include performing visual field tests, assisting with patient work-ups, performing refractions, keratometry, tonometry, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.
  • Benefits include competitive health insurance, free Metro transit U-Pass, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform kinetic and static visual fields
  • Assist with clinical work-up
  • Perform gross refractions and keratometry
  • Perform tonography and tonometry
  • Provide contact lens instruction
  • Perform A-Scan ultrasound testing

Nice-to-have

  • Detail-oriented patient care
  • Interactive communication skills
  • Operational efficiency in clinic
  • Confidentiality in patient records

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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