"Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (8790 Watson Road) - Ophthalmology"

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

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

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must be able to perform all duties of the ophthalmic assistant in addition to the duties listed below.
• Performs kinetic and static visual fields test (Goldman & Humphrey).
• Assists with the clinical work up of patients including a detailed patient history.
• Helps patients understand general office evaluation and physician instructions.
• Performs gross refractions, keratometry, tonography and tonometry.
• Inserts and removes patient contact lenses when necessary; also provides contact lens instruction to patients.
• Performs BAT (Brightness acuity test) glare testing and PAM (Potential acuity meter) testing.
• Performs A-Scan ultrasound testing.
• Assists physicians with minor surgical procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions: Patient care environment. Normal office environment.

Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment: Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - International Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

Work Experience: Supervised Ophthalmologic Office (1 Year)

More About This Job Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Skills: Confidentiality, Detail-Oriented, Interactive Communication, Medical Abbreviations, Medical Screening, Medical Terminology, Operational Efficiency, Patient Care Services, Patient Management, Perform Testing, Ultrasounds

Grade

C07-H

Salary Range

$19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Benefits Statement

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.