Ophthalmic Assistant

Comp Eyecare; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

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

On-going education available including

Discount Programs Including Vision

Job summary

Comp Eyecare in Austin, TX is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with eye care services and clinic operations. The role covers clinical and administrative tasks to help the practice run smoothly. You will assist with eye exam testing, patient education on medications and procedures, and handling phone requests for refills, while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality. This is a full-time role requiring a positive, customer-focused attitude and reliability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized eye exam testing and manage patient flow.
• Provide phone support for prescription refills as authorized by the physician.
• Educate patients on administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Assist with opening and closing duties.

Skills

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Internet

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

# Ophthalmic AssistantTexan Eye Balcones - Austin, TX 78731## OverviewLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageLocal Travel OnlyCategoryHealth Care## DescriptionComprehensive 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 Summary**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.**Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5PM**# **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 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 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* Scrub/ Shoe allowance for applicable roles* 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