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Ophthalmic Assistant - Optometry/Ophthalmology (Temporary, Tacoma)
Hours | Part-time, Full-time |
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Location | Federal Way, WA Federal Way, Washington |
About this job
Description: Provide technical and patient care support either in a clinic or on the phone as a member of the Eye Care team. In clinic perform measurement and evaluation tests and perform specified procedures. On phone acts as a triage point for urgent, emergent and general Eye Care needs. May support fitting of contact lenses and provide patient instruction.
Education
Minimum Education Requirements
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred Education
Some college or graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant, Ophthalmic Assistant or Allied Health Professional program.
Knowledge/Skills
Minimum Knowledge/Skills Requirements
Intermediate Customer service skills. Computer experience in a MS Windows environment; keyboarding skills. General medical knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, anatomy, physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases, ocular emergencies and metric conversion fundamentals of microbial control.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills
Unspecified
Experience
Minimum Experience Requirements
None Required
Preferred Experience
Other Experience Experience working with contact lens patients and products. Experience working in an Ophthalmology or Optometry practice.
License/Certifications
Minimum License/Certifications Requirements
At time of hire Eligible to test for JCAHPO COA certificate.
Able to obtain shortly after hire Within 2 years of hire, obtain JCAHPO COA certification.
Able to obtain shortly after hire Medical Assistant-Registered. Must apply within 7 days of hire. Washington State Department of Health issued credential.
Preferred License/Certifications
At time of hire Medical Assistant-Certified credential or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified credential Washington State Department of Health issued credential Interim credential expires 1 year from date of issuance.
Primary Location: Washington,Federal Way,Federal Way Medical Center 301 S 320th St. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon - Fri Working Hours Start: 7:00 AM Working Hours End: 5:30 PM Job Schedule: Per Diem Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Temporary Employee Group/Union Affiliation: UFCW ProTech Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Category: Patient Care Services (Non RN) Department: Optometry Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
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