Ophthalmic Assistant

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Company matched 401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Free annual eye exams

Annual scrubs allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Associated Eye Care is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to gather essential medical information, perform diagnostic tests, and support ophthalmic providers.

Responsibilities include patient workups, refractions, imaging, and ensuring a world-class patient experience. Requires high school diploma and healthcare experience; Epic is used for documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year in optometry/ophthalmology preferred.
• Healthcare experience (1–2 years) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patients and team members.
• Perform patient workups for optometrists/ophthalmologists including acuity, IOP, eye drops, refractions, and special tests.
• Document findings following policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma, or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Eye exam equipment

Job description

Position SummaryThis individual is responsible for gathering and documenting essential medical information from the patient, performing a variety of diagnostic tests, and providing the ophthalmic provider with needed information to accurately assess the patient’s ocular health. This position is also responsible for creating a world class patient experience for each patient.Expected compensation between $21.99 - $26.39/hour. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience and skills.Ophthalmic Assistant- Epic Essential FunctionsProvides excellent customer service to patients and team matesResponds appropriately and promptly to patient questions within scope of roleEfficiently and accurately works up patients for optometrists and ophthalmologists including but not limited to visual acuity, checking intra-ocular pressure, insertion of appropriate eye drops, tech external exam, refractions (using either Epic or manual phoropter), and a variety of special testing for dry eye, cornea assessment, visual field testing, and retinal imaging.Accurately documents information gathered during exam in accordance with AEC’s procedures and policiesAssists providers in meeting governmental and coding requirementsAbides by all policies and procedures as outlined in AEC’s employee handbookTroubleshoots patient concerns and testing results to efficiently provide appropriate and accurate information to the providersParticipates in regular team meetings to ensure effective team performance and advance inter-department communications; this may require work after hoursResponsible for ongoing professional self-developmentOther Essential FunctionsMust be willing and able to work a variety of hours and work in the various locations as neededMust present self at the workstation, ready for work, at the scheduled timeMust manage personal issues during provided break times and keep breaks with allotted timeParticipates in department and company meetings, as requestedRepresents Associated Eye Care in a professional manner at all timesContributes positively to the company culturePerforms other duties as assignedEducation & LicensingHigh School Diploma, or equivalent, requiredExperience1 year experience in an optometry or ophthalmology setting preferred.1-2 years of experience in healthcare preferredSkills & KnowledgeAbility to anticipate patient, provider and team needsComprehensive Benefits PackageHealth insuranceDental insuranceEmployer paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefitEmployee assistance program (EAP) benefitCompany matched 401(k) planFlex spending accounts (medical and dependent care)Health Savings AccountVoluntary Benefits and Life Insurance CoveragePTO – Accrual begins on Date of HireFloating Holiday DayAnnual Scrubs allowance for clinic employeesFree annual eye exams for you and your immediate familySignificant discounts on our services and products for employee and immediate family membersJob Type: Full-timeAssociated Eye Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer