Ophthalmic Assistant

Comprehensive Eyecare Partners Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid Holidays

Company paid life insurance

401(k)

Paid mileage between practices during;

Ongoing education available including,

Vision product/service discounts

Job summary

Comprehensive EyeCare Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with clinical testing and efficient patient flow in Austin, TX.

You will perform specialized eye exams, assist with tests such as OCT and corneal topography, and handle related administrative tasks. This role requires HIPAA compliance, strong communication, and basic software skills including MS Word, Outlook and Excel.

Qualifications

• One year of customer-facing experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Proficient in use of internet.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized eye exam testing while streamlining patient flow.
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as Visual Aids, OCT, corneal topography, etc.
• Provide phone support for prescription refill requests as authorized by the physician.
• Educate patients regarding medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician.
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist with opening and closing duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Internet

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Texan Eye Balcones – Austin, TX 78731
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Travel Percentage: Local Travel Only
• Job Category: Health Care

Position Summary

Comprehensive EyeCare Partners (CompEye) is one of the nation’s largest vision care management service organizations. CompEye focuses 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. An 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ability to perform specialized eye exam testing while streamlining patient flow.
• Other diagnostic testing such as: Visual Aids, OCT, Corneal topography, etc.
• Providing phone support for prescription refill requests 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 HIPAA guidelines, to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Assist with opening and closing duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• One‑year experience in a customer‑facing position preferred.
• Medical related experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Proficient in use of internet.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Demands

While 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.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid mileage between practices during work hour
• On‑going education available including certification reimbursement
• Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services