Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting. This role involves maintaining patient records, scheduling appointments, managing patient flow, and assisting with clinical procedures. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and at least two years of experience in a medical office setting. The salary range is $17.89 - $26.35 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Basic Life Support - American Red Cross certification.
• Medical Office Setting (2 Years)
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Medical Terminology
• Organizational Savvy
• Patient Care

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.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation
• 10 recognized holidays
• Sick time
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
• Family care resources
• Adult care resources
• Tuition coverage for you and your family (up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED