Ophthalmic Assistant (Creve Coeur) - Ophthalmology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Transit benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an ophthalmology administrative/technical assistant to support the clinician in a busy clinical setting. You will manage patient records, schedule visits, greet patients, and verify billing while assisting with eye examinations and contact lens care.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and prior medical office experience. Normal office environment with benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Experience: Medical office setting preferred (2 years).
• Skills: Strong communication; proficient with basic computer systems.
• Other: Driver's license not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient records and schedules appointments in IDX.
• Answers phones, greets patients, verifies billing information and preps charts.
• Assists with clinical work up: visual acuity, refraction, and related tests.
• Instructs patients on contact lens care and handling.
• Maintains exam rooms, inventory, and office equipment.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Medical Terminology

Organizational Savvy

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IDX

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains patient records and schedules appointments in IDX.
• Answers phones, greets patients, verifies correct billing information and prepares chart for office visit.
• Assists with the clinical work up of patients, including visual acuity, applanation pressures, history, keratometry, autorefraction, color vision, stereopsis and EYESYS.
• Instructs patient in the proper care and insertion/removal of contact lenses. Modifies and/or polishes contacts.
• Maintains inventory of materials and cleans instruments. Maintains examination rooms and supplies.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment

Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications /Professional Licenses : Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Work Experience: Medical Office Setting (2 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Medical Terminology, Organizational Savvy, Patient Care

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.89 - $26.35 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuiti