Ophthalmic Assistant
COMPREHENSIVE EYECARE PARTNERS LLC GROUP•Seattle, WA
•$22 - $26
About The Position
An Ophthalmic Assistant supports ophthalmologists in providing eye care services to patients by assisting with clinical and administrative tasks that contribute to efficient practice operations. The role involves specialized eye-exam testing and other diagnostic tests, supporting patient flow, and providing patient education as directed by a physician. The position is based at Eye Associates Northwest First Hill in Seattle, Washington, with local travel only. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Proficiency using the internet.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a customer-facing position preferred.
- Medical-related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform specialized eye-exam testing while streamlining patient flow.
- Perform diagnostic testing such as visual aids, OCT, and corneal topography.
- Provide phone support for prescription refill requests as authorized by the physician.
- Educate patients on medication administration and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by the physician.
- Follow legal and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA guidelines, to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
- Assist with opening and closing duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid holidays.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid mileage between practices during work hours.
- Ongoing education opportunities, including certification reimbursement.
- Discount programs, including vision discounts on products and services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
