Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $29.38 - $43.70/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As our Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, you will assist Ophthalmologists and Optometrists by performing the clerical and clinical duties that keep their practices running smoothly day to day.

Every day you will perform Ophthalmic Assistant duties along with end-point refractions and higher-level ophthalmic testing, and you will handle the clerical tasks that help each clinic day run efficiently.

To be successful in this role, you will bring ophthalmic assistant certification and strong clinical skills in refraction and ophthalmic testing. You will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities while providing a positive experience for every patient.

• Greets and rooms patient. Completes patient work-up, including collection of history and chart information such as chief complaint, medications, and allergies. Performs testing of vision and neutralizing of spectacles.
• May assist physician with in-office procedures, as appropriate and in accordance with incumbent's training. Educates patients as necessary or requested. Provides patient counseling regarding proper use of medication. As needed, distributes approved pre- and post-op guidelines.
• Takes intraocular pressure by applanation or Tonopen, and performs refractometry. May perform additional tests including, but not limited to: A- or B-scan calculations, Visual Fields, Pachymetry, Corneal Topography, Heidelberg Retina Tomography (HRT) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).
• Administers ocular medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Performs telephone triage to assess urgent versus emergent needs and creates schedules to meet the needs of the patient. Works with e-call physician's teams to work in patients. Does general scheduling of patients and handling of phone messages.
• Restocks and cleans exam rooms after patient care. Conducts area sweeps during and at end of day, closes rooms at end of patient schedule.

Job Requirements Required

• 1-3 years 1 year working in an optometry or ophthalmology practice, upon hire
• Certified Opthalmic Technician, upon hire or
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, upon hire

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body, mind, and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.