Ophthalmic Assistant

Comprehensive EyeCare Partners; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 reimbursement

Job summary

Comprehensive EyeCare Partners is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists in patient care and clinic operations. The role involves clinical testing, patient education, and coordination of daily workflows.

Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:20 AM to 4:00 PM. Ideal candidates have at least one year in a customer-facing role and proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel, with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a customer-facing role is preferred.
• Medical-related experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologists with specialized eye exam testing and patient flow management.
• Perform diagnostic testing such as Visual Field, OCT, and Corneal topography.
• Provide phone support for prescription refills as authorized by the physician.
• Educate patients on medication administration and pre-/post-operative instructions.
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist with opening and closing duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Talent in patient scheduling

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 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