Ophthalmic Assistant

Comprehensive Eyecare Partners; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

ORCA pass

Free parking

Education reimbursement

Vision discounts

Job summary

Comprehensive EyeCare Partners in Las Vegas seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists in delivering eye care services. This entry-level role combines clinical and administrative tasks to help maintain smooth patient flow.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with opportunities to contribute to patient education and to learn diagnostic testing such as Visual Aids, OCT, and corneal topography.

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

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Internet usage

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Retina Consultants of Nevada - Las Vegas, NV 89144Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel 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 to Friday, anytime between 7:30AM - 5:00PM

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
• ORCA Pass and Free Parking where applicable
• On-going education available including certification reimbursement
• Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services