Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (Part-Time) - Ophthalmology
Washington University in St. LouisAbout the role
Scheduled Hours
24Position Summary
Provides advanced administrative and technical support to the Department of Ophthalmology Clinical Trials team in a clinical setting. Gathers important medical information and performs visual screening for clinical trial patients.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.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
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
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Grade
C07-HSalary Range
$19.21 - $28.85 / HourlyThe 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.Questions
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