Certified Ophthalmic Assistant 
 
HealthCare Support is actively seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to fill an opening in Arlington, WA 
 
Daily Responsibilities for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant:
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	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Obtain initial patient assessment by recording pertinent medical history and charts procedures for medical records.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Performs and records visual acuities, color vision, stereopsis test, auto refractometer readings, refraction and intraocular pressure and other testing as directed by physician.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Coordinate physician activities and facilitate patient flow in the office.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Utilizes AIDET to greet patients, handles questions during visits, triages phone calls and schedule appointments</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Administers ocular medications under physician direction.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Under physician direction assist with treatments and minor surgical procedures as needed.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Maintain accurate and reliable medical records.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Complete patient billing. Complete and track referrals.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in">Work as a team member within the Ophthalmology department and with all other Optum departments. 
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Required Qualifications for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant:

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	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">High School Diploma or GED, required.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">COA certification or able to obtain within 18 months of hire</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Must be eligible for Washington State Medical Assistant (MA-R) registration</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in">One-year experience in an eye care setting</li>
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Preferred Qualifications for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant:

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	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in">experience with ophthalmic equipment such as IOL master, atlas, optos, OCT, applanation.</li>
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Benefits for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant:

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	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Immediate enrollment in Health Insurance</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Dental Insurance</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Life Insurance</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in">Access to Investment Accounts</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:0in; margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in">Career and educational tools within our Ingenovis ACT (Advocacy) Program</li>
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Pay Details: $26/hour - $34/hour 
 
Interested in being considered? 
If you are interested in applying to this position, please click Apply Now for immediate consideration. 
 
For additional consideration, please email a copy of your resume to <a href="mailto:Galelie.Sanchez@healthcaresupport.com" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Galelie.Sanchez@healthcaresupport.com</a> with your phone number, the job title and location, and our recruiters will reach out. 
 
Healthcare Support Staffing, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. 
 
 
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