Ophthalmic Assistant

Comp Eyecare; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, dental and vision benefit

Paid Holidays

Company paid life insurance

401(K)

Paid mileage between practices during

On-going education including certified

Job summary

Comp EyeCare's Evergreen Eye Center Burien, WA is seeking an entry-level Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists with eye care services and administrative tasks. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:20 AM to 4:00 PM; full-time position.

The role involves running specialized eye tests (Visual Field, OCT, corneal topography), assisting with patient flow, handling prescription refills, patient education on meds and pre/post-operative care, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant privacy.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized eye exam testing while streamlining patient flow.
• Conduct diagnostic testing such as Visual Field, OCT, Corneal topography.
• Provide phone support for prescription refills as authorized by the physician.
• Educate patients regarding 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Internet

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Internet

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Evergreen Eye Center Burien - Burien, WA 98166Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $22.00 - $28.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Local Travel OnlyJob Category: Health CareComprehensive 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, 7:20AM to 4:00PM

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ability to perform specialized eye exam testing while streamlining patient flow.
• Other diagnostic testing such as: Visual Field, 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 HIPAA 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 benefit
• 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