Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

CommonSpirit Health•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Where You’ll Work Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), you will provide comprehensive clinical and clerical support to Ophthalmologists/Optometrists, ensuring efficient practice operations. You will directly contribute to patient diagnosis through advanced ophthalmic testing and meticulous patient work-ups. Every day you will manage patient greetings, histories, and vision testing, skillfully performing end-point refractions, pressure measurements, and a variety of advanced tests. You will also administer medications, educate patients, triage phone calls, and schedule appointments. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate advanced proficiency in ophthalmic testing and patient support. You will exhibit exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a compassionate, patient-focused approach in a dynamic clinical setting.

Requirements

High School/GED required
One (1) year working in an optometry or ophthalmology practice
Working knowledge of anatomy, pharmacology, medical terminology, sterilization techniques, and basic eye care
Understanding of ophthalmic testing and the use of ophthalmic instruments and equipment
Basic skills in operating a computer and office equipment
Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills; strong communication skills and organizational skills required
Ability to make chart documentation with entry into electronic medical record
JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive clinical and clerical support to Ophthalmologists/Optometrists
Ensure efficient practice operations
Directly contribute to patient diagnosis through advanced ophthalmic testing and meticulous patient work-ups
Manage patient greetings, histories, and vision testing
Skillfully performing end-point refractions, pressure measurements, and a variety of advanced tests
Administer medications
Educate patients
Triage phone calls
Schedule appointments