Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,887 - 34,991; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

Health insurance packages

Free Metro transit U-Pass

403(b) retirement savings plan with matching

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an administrative support professional for an ophthalmologist role. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, assisting in clinical workups, and instructing patients on contact lens care. Candidates must have a high school diploma, 2 years of medical office experience, and Basic Life Support certification. Offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $17.34 to $25.40, alongside extensive personal, wellness, and family benefits, including vacation days, health insurance, and tuition coverage.

Qualifications

• 2 years of medical office experience required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and schedule appointments.
• Assist with clinical workups for patients.
• Instruct patients on contact lens care.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Medical Terminology

Organizational Savvy

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

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

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

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment: Office equipment.

Education & Qualifications

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent certification or combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: No additional education unless stated elsewhere.

Certifications & Professional Licenses

Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or American Red Cross). Online BLS without skills assessment are not sufficient.

Preferred Certifications: No additional certification unless stated elsewhere.

Work Experience

Medical Office Setting: 2 years.

Preferred Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere.

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

$17.34 - $25.40 per hour.

Benefits

Personal benefits include up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, sick time, health insurance packages, free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees, and a defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with employee matching starting at 7%.

Wellness benefits include wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.

Family benefits include 4 weeks of caregiver leave, family care resources, and tuition coverage up to 100% at WashU or 40% elsewhere after seven years.

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.