Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Assistant provides ophthalmic assistant services for evaluation and care of pediatric patients under ophthalmologist and optometrist supervision at all applicable practice locations. This includes developmentally appropriate basic clinical testing and documentation of visual function in children of all ages, multiple specialized technical testing procedures and assessments for selected patients, and patient education, in addition to assisting providers with minor procedures. The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant facilitates safe and efficient flow for clinic visits across all practice locations by providing multiple technical ophthalmic testing procedures under the ophthalmologists or optometrists supervision, including assisting these providers with minor procedures. The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant also coordinates communication between care team members both within and outside of Seattle Children's Hospital, triages incoming referrals as well as patient and parent concerns and is able to provide patient education to families. The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant is proficient with ocular imaging and supplemental testing techniques.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in an ophthalmology practice or related setting.
- Medical Assistant – Registered or Certified designation by Washington Department of Health (DOH) must be obtained within 3 months of employment.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)- International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Opthalmology (JCAHPO).
- BLS for Healthcare providers.
Nice To Haves
- Completed COA certificate program.
Responsibilities
- Ophthalmic assistant services for evaluation and care of pediatric patients under ophthalmologist and optometrist supervision
- Developmentally appropriate basic clinical testing and documentation of visual function in children of all ages
- Multiple specialized technical testing procedures and assessments for selected patients
- Patient education
- Assisting providers with minor procedures
- Facilitates safe and efficient flow for clinic visits across all practice locations by providing multiple technical ophthalmic testing procedures under the ophthalmologists or optometrists supervision
- Coordinates communication between care team members both within and outside of Seattle Children's Hospital
- Triages incoming referrals as well as patient and parent concerns
- Provide patient education to families
- Proficient with ocular imaging and supplemental testing techniques
Benefits
- Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
- Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
