Certified Ophthalmic Assistant; Part-Time - Ophthalmology

Position: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (Part-Time) - Ophthalmology
Location: St. Louis

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (Part-Time) - Ophthalmology

Join the Washington University in St. Louis Department of Ophthalmology as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. Provide advanced administrative and technical support to the clinical trials team and perform visual screening and technical testing for clinical trial patients.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform kinetic and static visual fields tests (Goldman & Humphrey).
• Assist with the clinical work‑up of patients, including detailed patient history.
• Explain general office evaluation and physician instructions to patients.
• Perform gross refractions, keratometry, tonography and tonometry.
• Insert and remove patient contact lenses and provide contact lens instruction.
• Perform Brightness Acuity Test glare testing and PAM (Potential Acuity Meter) testing.
• Perform A‑Scan ultrasound testing.
• Assist physicians with minor surgical procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Patient care environment.
• Normal office environment.
• Physical effort:
  Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Equipment:
  Office equipment.

Education

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

Certifications and Professional Licenses

• 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.

Skills

• Confidentiality.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Interactive communication.
• Medical abbreviations.
• Medical screening.
• Medical terminology.
• Operational efficiency.
• Patient care services.
• Patient management.
• Perform testing.
• Ultrasounds.

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Salary Range

$19.21 – $28.85 per hour (C07‑H).

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full‑time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. For a summary of benefits please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. The University provides 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.

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