Ophthalmic Assistant - 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 pass

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness resources

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an administrative/clinical assistant to support an ophthalmologist in a busy clinical setting. You will manage patient records, schedules, and front-desk duties, and assist with exam prep and basic ophthalmic testing.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and at least two years in a medical office. Familiarity with IDX and strong communication are a plus; a supportive team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical office setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient records and schedules appointments in IDX.
• Answers phones, greets patients, verifies billing information and prepares charts for visits.
• Assists with ophthalmic work ups and basic testing (visual acuity, pressures, keratometry, autorefraction, color vision).
• Instructs patients on contact lens care and handling.
• Maintains inventory and cleans instruments; keeps exam rooms stocked.

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.

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.

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.

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 & Salary

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.

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 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.

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 or shared ancestry, 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. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

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Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.

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