Ophthalmic Assistant

4 weeks ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States Washington University in St. Louis Full time
Job Summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a highly skilled Ophthalmic Assistant to provide advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and patient care skills, with the ability to express a caring attitude while performing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Performs kinetic and static visual fields tests (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, providing 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
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent high school certification
  • Completion of the AAO Home study course with one year supervised ophthalmologic office experience
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
  • Basic Life Support certification
Benefits
  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time
  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
  • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
  • Forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods
  • Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, and courses
  • Employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more
  • 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child, family care resources, and adult care support
  • Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us

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.



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