Washington University in St. Louis
Location
Creve Coeur, Missouri
Salary
$19 - $29 / HOUR
Provides advanced administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist, including gathering medical histories and performing visual screenings. Responsibilities include conducting various diagnostic tests such as visual fields, tonometry, and A-Scan ultrasound, as well as assisting with minor surgical procedures.
Requires a high school diploma and a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification along with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a supervised ophthalmologic office.
Scheduled Hours 40
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
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/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - International Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthamology, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthamology Work Experience: Supervised Ophthalmologic Office (1 Year) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. 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).
Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
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