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Position Summary
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Must be able to perform all duties of the ophthalmic assistant in addition to the duties listed below. • Performs kinetic and static visual fields test (Goldman & Humphrey). • Assists with the clinical work up of patients including a detailed patient history. • Helps patients understand general office evaluation and physician instructions. • Performs gross refractions, keratometry, tonography and tonometry. • Inserts and removes patient contact lenses when necessary; also provides contact lens instruction to patients. • Performs BAT (Brightness acuity test) glare testing and PAM (Potential acuity meter) testing. • Performs A-Scan ultrasound testing. • Assists physicians with minor surgical procedures. • All other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
• Patient care environment. • Normal office environment. • Float between clinical locations
Physical Effort
• Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment
• Office equipment.
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Required Qualifications:
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
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Benefits Statement
Personal
• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weve got you covered. • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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