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Sutter Health

Not-for-profit integrated healthcare network managing hospitals

Ophthalmic Assistant 1

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Barbara, CA, USA$25.60 - $35.83 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
  • Must obtain either Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification within 18 months.
  • Must hold Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
  • One year of recent relevant experience is required.
  • Must be skilled in computer operation and general office tasks.
  • Must be able to identify and solve problems.
  • Must be able to understand and carry out orders assigned by physicians or supervisors.
  • Must have customer service skills when interacting with patients, physicians, coworkers, and supervisors.
  • Must be able to perform simple mathematical computations, work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, exercise initiative, judgment, and decision-making, work effectively as a team member, and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
  • Must know how to operate visual testing equipment and ophthalmology equipment efficiently.
  • Must have knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and commonly used ICD-10 terms in ophthalmology.
  • Must be competent in basic ophthalmic assisting skills, including chart documentation, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and performing ophthalmology testing.
  • Must be able to prioritize and coordinate work activities with attention to detail.
  • Must have verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with physicians, patients, and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support by answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, filing, and handling paperwork.
  • Greet patients and assist with patient check-in.
  • Perform pre-tests and refractions.
  • Assist physicians with examinations and/or procedures.

About the Company

Sutter Health

Not-for-profit integrated healthcare network managing hospitals

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare network serving Northern California. It operates a broad system of medical facilities—including hospitals, outpatient centers, and research institutes—to provide care for everything from routine checkups to complex surgeries. The network uses digital health tools and conducts clinical research to improve patient outcomes, and it reinvests earnings back into community health initiatives, medical research, and facility improvements. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government health programs. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while expanding preventive care and wellness programs to improve long-term community health.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.2M
Headquarters
Sacramento, CA
Founded
1981

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