Ophthalmic Assistant

Job overview

The Ophthalmic Assistant role is based primarily in Seattle, WA, with work in Bellevue and Everett as needed. The listing identifies this as a limited-term position. Compensation is $26.51–$43.73 per hour. The role supports pediatric ophthalmology and optometry care at Seattle Children’s practice locations. The assistant performs age-appropriate vision testing and specialized ophthalmic assessments under provider supervision, while helping clinics maintain safe and efficient patient flow. The role also supports communication, referral triage, patient education, and minor procedures across the care team.

What you'll do

• Perform basic clinical testing and document visual function
• conduct specialized ophthalmic testing and assessments under ophthalmologist or optometrist supervision
• assist providers with minor procedures
• coordinate communication among care team members
• triage incoming referrals and patient or parent concerns
• provide patient education
• support clinic flow across practice locations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ophthalmic assistant

pediatric eye care

visual function testing

ocular imaging

patient education

referral triage

seattle wa

bellevue wa

everett wa

seattle children's

limited-term position

hourly pay $26.51–$43.73

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b)
• life insurance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

May work at Seattle, Bellevue, and Everett locations; the posting describes both Ophthalmic Assistant and Certified Ophthalmic Assistant credential pathways.

About the employer

Seattle Children's is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.