Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient Care & Eye Diagnostics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a medical office assistant to support an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting. You will handle records, scheduling, phone duties, and patient check-in, while assisting with various ocular tests and contact lens care.

The role requires a high school diploma and BLS certification, with at least two years in a medical office environment. The position is based in Saint Louis, MO, with typical office hours and a patient-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• At least 2 years of medical office experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient records and schedules appointments in IDX.
• Answers phones, greets patients, verifies billing information and prepares chart for visits.
• Assists with clinical work up: visual acuity, keratometry, autorefraction and related tests.
• 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

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a medical office assistant to support an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting. You will handle records, scheduling, phone duties, and patient check-in, while assisting with various ocular tests and contact lens care.

The role requires a high school diploma and BLS certification, with at least two years in a medical office environment. The position is based in Saint Louis, MO, with typical office hours and a patient-focused team environment.