OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT

Vance Thompson Vision Clinic Prof L; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Shoe allowance for full time staff

Education Allowance

Wellness Program + Lifestyle Spending

Job summary

Vance Thompson Vision is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our Omaha team and support high‑quality patient care. You will perform patient workups and preliminary tests (visual acuity, history, lensometry, and other tests) and assist with keratometry, topography, tonometry, pachymetry and visual fields as directed.

You will help manage patient flow, triage calls, and coordinate with physicians to ensure outstanding service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AAO home study preferred.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient workups and preliminary tests including visual acuity, patient history, lensometry and other tests in accordance with protocol.
• Performing diagnostic tests such as keratometry, topography, tonometry, pachymetry and visual fields as indicated.
• Facilitating efficient patient flow by monitoring schedules and medical records; communicating with OD/MD as necessary.
• Triaging patient phone calls by answering questions and resolving concerns to achieve patient satisfaction.
• Ensuring opening, closing, maintenance and stocking of exam lanes and maintaining orderly work areas.
• Sending prescriptions to patients’ pharmacies and handling prior authorization requests as needed.
• Participating in regular team meetings and reporting progress to ensure effective team communication.
• Engaging in ongoing self-development to enhance training and skills.

Skills

Clear communicator

Multitask

Team oriented

Highly organized

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Omaha Clinic - Omaha, NE 68137
Education Level: Not Specified
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care

Core Values

• Caring - We are passionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of our teammates, patients, and everyone we touch.
• Fun - We choose a positive attitude every day. We use humor as a way to create a less formal, less stressful and more productive work environment.
• Committed - We are accountable and 100% committed to the Success of VTV. We are boundaryless; we are willing to take initiative to delight our customers, motivate fellow teammates and improve financial results.
• Egalitarian - We play on a team where everyone is equal, where no task is too small for any member to step up and own inside and outside their functional area.
• Excellence - We are committed to doing the extra work to be outstanding in customer service, patient care and team happiness.

Job Opportunity

We are growing and we are looking for an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team!

You Are

• Ready to live out our core values in patient and team member interactions
• Committed to providing an excellent patient experience
• Highly organized and able to anticipate patient needs
• Able to bring a positive attitude everyday
• A clear communicator, able to multitask and team oriented

You Will Make an Impact By

• Performing patient workups and preliminary tests including visual acuity, patient history, lensometry and other tests in accordance with protocol.
• Performing various diagnostic tests as directed, but not limited to, keratometry, topography, tonometry, pachymetry and visual fields as indicated.
• Facilitating efficient patient flow by monitoring schedules, patient medical records, and potential schedule conflicts; resolving and communicating with OD/MD as necessary.
• Triaging patient phone calls by answering questions and resolving concerns as directed to achieve patient satisfaction.
• Ensuring the opening, closing, maintenance and stocking of exam lanes and maintaining order work areas.
• Sending prescriptions to patients’ pharmacies as requested by the doctor, and handling prior authorization requests as needed.
• Participating in regular team meetings and reporting team progress to ensure effective team and inter‑department communications.
• Actively participating in ongoing professional self-development to enhance training and skills.

You Have

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience and/or training with completion of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) home study preferred.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Investments in YOU

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid benefits: paid time off, retirement savings contributions, life insurance and disability insurance
• A variety of voluntary benefits for you and your family
• $150 shoe allowance for full time staff
• Education Allowance
• Wellness Program paired with a Lifestyle Spending Account

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vance Thompson Vision is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for all employees.