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Seattle Children's

Ophthalmic Assistant

Seattle Children's

. Provide ophthalmic assistant services for evaluation and care of pediatric patients under ophthalmologist and optometrist supervision .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesJunior💰 $27 - $44 per hourWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in providing ophthalmic assistant services, performing clinical testing, and facilitating patient education in a pediatric setting. Holds relevant certifications and ensures efficient clinic operations while coordinating care team communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Certified Ophthalmic AssistantMedical Assistant – Registered or CertifiedBLS for Healthcare ProvidersOcular ImagingClinical Testing

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Hard Skills
Clinical TestingOcular ImagingPatient EducationTechnical Testing ProceduresMinor Procedures Assistance
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam CoordinationPatient Triage
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)Medical Assistant CertificationBLS for Healthcare Providers
Industry Keywords
Pediatric OphthalmologyPatient CareClinical Flow ManagementReferral TriageSeattle Children’s Hospital

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide ophthalmic assistant services for evaluation and care of pediatric patients under ophthalmologist and optometrist supervision
  • Perform developmentally appropriate basic clinical testing and document visual function in children of all ages
  • Perform specialized technical testing procedures and assessments for selected patients
  • Provide patient education
  • Assist providers with minor procedures
  • Facilitate safe and efficient clinic visit flow across all practice locations
  • Coordinate communication between care team members within and outside Seattle Children’s Hospital
  • Triage incoming referrals and patient and parent concerns
  • Perform ocular imaging and supplemental testing techniques

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant: minimum of one (1) year experience in an ophthalmology practice or related setting
  • Medical Assistant – Registered or Certified designation by Washington Department of Health (DOH) must be obtained within 3 months of employment
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification from the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant roles
  • BLS for Healthcare providers
  • Completed COA certificate program preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 403(b)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement