Ophthalmic Assistant (South County) - Ophthalmology

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

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

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

Job Description

• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. 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.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

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.

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.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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 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.

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