Ophthalmic Assistant: Clinical Support & Patient Care

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holidays

Health insurance

Transit U-Pass

Tuition benefits

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University Ophthalmology seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide administrative and technical support in a clinical setting on the Washington University Medical Campus in St. Louis.

The position is full-time with on-campus responsibilities, assisting with patient care, chart preparation, testing, and lens care guidance. Primary duties include scheduling, patient greeting, billing verification, and maintaining exam rooms and supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• 2 years in a medical office setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients.
• Familiarity with ophthalmology workflow is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and schedule appointments in IDX.
• Answer phones, greet patients, verify billing, prepare charts.
• Assist with clinical work up: visual acuity, pressures, keratometry, refraction.
• Instruct patients on contact lens care and handling.
• Maintain exam rooms, inventories, and clean instruments.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Medical Terminology

Organizational Savvy

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Washington University Ophthalmology seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide administrative and technical support in a clinical setting on the Washington University Medical Campus in St. Louis.

The position is full-time with on-campus responsibilities, assisting with patient care, chart preparation, testing, and lens care guidance. Primary duties include scheduling, patient greeting, billing verification, and maintaining exam rooms and supplies.