Job Summary:

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to provide administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting. The successful candidate will maintain patient records, schedule appointments, and assist with the clinical workup of patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain patient records and schedules appointments in IDX.
• Answer phones, greet patients, verify correct billing information, and prepare charts for office visits.
• Assist with the clinical workup of patients, including visual acuity, applanation pressures, history, keratometry, autorefraction, color vision, stereopsis, and EYESYS.
• Instruct patients in the proper care and insertion/removal of contact lenses.
• Modify and/or polish contacts.
• Maintain inventory of materials and clean instruments.
• Maintain examination rooms and supplies.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment:

Office equipment.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Basic Life Support - CPR St Louis.

Work Experience:

Medical Office Setting (2 Years).

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Medical Terminology, Organizational Savvy, Patient Care.

Benefits:

Competitive health insurance packages, up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Accommodations:

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Pre-Employment Screening:

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position.