Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology

Washington University in St. Louis; Crestwood (MO); On-site; USD 24,645 - 36,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holidays

Health insurance

U-Pass transit

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition assistance for family

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Medical Office Assistant to provide administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting, with travel between offices and 40-hour weeks.

The role involves maintaining patient records, scheduling, front-d desk duties, and assisting with basic ophthalmic workups; strong communication and computer literacy are essential. This on-site position is based in the St. Louis area and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in a medical office setting.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and patient records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and schedule appointments.
• Answer phones, greet patients, verify billing information, prepare charts.
• Assist with clinical work up, including visual acuity and basic ophthalmic tests.
• Instruct patients on contact lens care and handling.
• Maintain inventory and clean instruments; keep exam rooms stocked.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Medical Terminology

Organizational Savvy

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IDX scheduling system

Job description

Position Summary

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

Location: HAZELWOOD, MO 63042

Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week

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

Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment: Office equipment.

Normal office environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Beyond Basic Life Support: Online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component do not meet the requirement.

Work Experience

Medical Office Setting (2 Years)

Skills

• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Medical Terminology
• Organizational Savvy
• Patient Care

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.89 - $26.35 / Hourly

Benefits

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 tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.