Ophthalmic Assistant

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Assistant provides ophthalmic services for pediatric patients under the supervision of ophthalmologists and optometrists. The role involves developmentally appropriate clinical testing and documentation of visual function for children of all ages, specialized technical testing and assessments for selected patients, patient education, and assistance with minor procedures. The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant supports safe and efficient clinic flow across practice locations by performing technical ophthalmic tests under provider supervision and assisting with minor procedures. The role also coordinates communication among care team members within and outside Seattle Children’s Hospital, triages incoming referrals and patient and parent concerns, educates families, and performs ocular imaging and supplemental testing. The primary location is Seattle, with work in Bellevue and Everett as needed. This is a per diem position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
For the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant role, at least one year of experience in an ophthalmology practice or related setting.
Medical Assistant – Registered or Certified designation by the Washington Department of Health, to be obtained within three months of employment.
BLS for Healthcare Providers.
For the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant role, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification from the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

Nice To Haves

Completed COA certificate program.

Responsibilities

Perform developmentally appropriate basic clinical testing and document visual function for pediatric patients of all ages.
Perform specialized technical ophthalmic testing procedures and assessments for selected patients.
Assist ophthalmologists and optometrists with minor procedures.
Support safe and efficient patient flow for clinic visits across practice locations.
Coordinate communication among care team members within and outside Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Triage incoming referrals and patient and parent concerns.
Provide patient education to families.
Perform ocular imaging and supplemental testing techniques.