Ophthalmic Assistant: Hands-On Clinic Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Hazelwood, MO invites applications for an ophthalmology administrative and technical support role. The position involves travel between offices and assisting with patient workups in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records in IDX, scheduling, answering phones, and supporting with contact lens care and instrument maintenance. A high school diploma and BLS certifications are required, with two years in a medical office setting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support certifications (American Heart Association and American Red Cross).

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.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Medical Terminology

Organizational Savvy

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis in Hazelwood, MO invites applications for an ophthalmology administrative and technical support role. The position involves travel between offices and assisting with patient workups in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records in IDX, scheduling, answering phones, and supporting with contact lens care and instrument maintenance. A high school diploma and BLS certifications are required, with two years in a medical office setting