Ophthalmic Assistant

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmologists in delivering quality patient care. This role involves a blend of clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations within the practice. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in customer service, preferably in a medical setting. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional eye care services while enjoying benefits like paid time off, medical coverage, and ongoing education opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in the health care field!

Benefits

15 Paid Days off in your first year

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Scrub/ Shoe allowance

Paid Holidays

Company paid life insurance

401(K)

Paid mileage between practices

ORCA Pass and Free Parking

On-going education including certification reimbursement

Discount Programs Including Vision discounts

Qualifications

• One-year experience in a customer-facing position preferred.
• Medical-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologists with clinical and administrative tasks.
• Perform specialized eye exam testing and streamline patient flow.

Skills

Customer Service

Patient Education

HIPAA Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Internet

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Eye Associates Northwest Northgate - Seattle, WA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.00 - $27.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Local Travel Only- Less than 25%

Job Category: Health Care

Description

Clinic

Eye Associates Northwest provides both general ophthalmology care, as well as specialty eye care and has five locations; Ballard, Edmonds, First Hill, Kirkland, and Northgate.

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.

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 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

• 15 Paid Days off in your first year
• 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

Qualifications