Ophthalmic Assistant

Comprehensive Eyecare Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Paid Days off in your first year

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Scrub/ Shoe allowance for applicable角色

Paid Holidays

Company paid life insurance

401(K)

Paid mileage between practices during

ORCA Pass and Free Parking where aplic

Job summary

Comprehensive EyeCare Partners seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists in delivering high-quality eye care. You will help with exams, patient flow, and clerical duties at our Austin clinic.

The role includes patient education on medications and pre-/post-operative care, along with HIPAA-compliant handling of medical information and coordinating front-desk tasks to streamline operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of customer-facing experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to educate patients on medications and post-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologists with eye exams and diagnostic testing such as OCT and corneal topography.
• Provide phone support for prescription refills as authorized.
• Educate patients on medication administration and pre-/ post-operative instructions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy per HIPAA.
• Open and close duties and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Internet

Job description

Comprehensive EyeCare Partners is one of the nation’s largest vision care management service organization. CompEye is focused on providing best-in-class, full-spectrum practice management and administrative services to its affiliated physicians and practices in support of their mission to deliver clinical excellence. Our Mission: Building the nation’s preeminent eye care services company by partnering with world class physicians to drive superior clinical and surgical outcomes, while optimizing the patient experience.Position SummaryAn Ophthalmic Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting ophthalmologists in providing eye care services to patients. They assist with both clinical and administrative tasks, contributing to the efficient operation of the practice.Work Hours: Monday - Friday: 8AM to 5PM`Roles and ResponsibilitiesAbility to perform specialized eye exam testing while streamlining patient flow.Other diagnostic testing such as: Visual Aids, OCT, Corneal topography, etc...Providing phone support with request for prescription refills as authorized by the physician.Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician.Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, such as HIPPA guidelines, to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.Assists with opening and closing duties.Other duties as assigned.Experience RequirementsOne-year experience in a customer facing position preferredMedical related experience preferredProficient in MS Word, Outlook, and ExcelProficient in use of internetEducation RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED preferredPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Benefits15 Paid Days off in your first yearMedical, dental and vision benefitsScrub/ Shoe allowance for applicable rolesPaid HolidaysCompany paid life insurance401(K)Paid mileage between practices during work hourORCA Pass and Free Parking where applicableOn-going education available including certification reimbursementDiscount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services