Ophthalmic Assistant

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY & STRABISMUS INC.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Competitive Pediatric Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY & STRABISMUS INC. is seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmic Assistant in Cranberry Township, PA. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children and will be responsible for patient assessments, assisting with in-office procedures, and providing education on eye health.

This role requires excellent customer service and organizational skills. The position offers a Monday to Friday work schedule with varying shifts and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience desired.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and gather medical history and relevant information for their visit.
• Conduct an initial assessment of the patient and record all findings.
• Assist in in‑office procedures, as needed.
• Educate patients on best practice and eye health.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace at all times.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Pediatric Compensation
• Health, Dental, Disability insurance offered
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

A well‑established Ophthalmology practice, specializing in pediatric care, exams for those with special needs, and adult strabismus care, is seeking Ophthalmic Assistants to support our busy clinic. An ideal candidate loves being around children, and can make an exam both fun and professional.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team! As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you will be responsible for conducting the initial assessment of a patient, including listening to their complaints or concerns, obtaining a relevant medical history, and measuring intraocular pressures, refraction, visual acuities, and more. You will also assist as needed with procedures done by the doctor in‑office, help educate patients on eye health and best practices, and maintain an organized, clean work environment at all times. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, exceptional customer service skills, and is extremely organized. We are looking for someone who has a passion for helping children of all ages, as well as adults with special needs.

Work Schedule

Monday thru Friday

Shifts rotate between 7:30-3:30, 8-4, and 12-7

Overtime available as our ending time relies more on the doctor finishing all exams rather than a pre‑determined exact time

Primary office of work is located Cranberry Township, PA 16066 with infrequent travel to Murrysville, PA 15668

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and gather medical history and relevant information for their visit
• Conduct an initial assessment of the patient and record all findings
• Assist in in‑office procedures, as needed
• Educate patients on best practice and eye health
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace at all times
• Maintain consumable supplies and re‑order as needed

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience desired
• Previous Ophthalmology experience a plus
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Familiarity with basic computer programs, such as the Microsoft Office suite