Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology
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Job Description
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
Provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting.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.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- 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 beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Communication Computer Literacy Medical Terminology Organizational Savvy Patient CareGrade
C06HSalary Range
$17.34 $25.40 / HourlyThe 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 ones 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 emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number atand 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.PreEmployment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to preemployment 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 Statement
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 UPass 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
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 Weve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduatelevel college tuition up to 100 at WashU and 40 elsewhere after seven years with us.
Employment Type
Full-Time
