Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology

boonlab.wustl.edu

Base: $17.34 - $25.40 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Maintains patient records and schedules appointments
Assists with clinical work up of patients
Instructs patients on contact lens care
The position provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting while maintaining patient records and schedules

Job Summary

  • The position provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting while maintaining patient records and schedules.
  • Employees are responsible for assisting with clinical workups including visual acuity, applanation pressures, and instructing patients on contact lens insertion and removal.
  • The role offers competitive benefits including up to 22 days of vacation, health insurance packages, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

The position provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting while maintaining patient records and schedules.

Salary

Base: $17.34 - $25.40 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, health insurance, retirement plan, tuition coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintains patient records and schedules appointments
  • Assists with clinical work up of patients
  • Instructs patients on contact lens care

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Computer literacy required
  • Organizational savvy for inventory management

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic Life Support certification (with skills assessment)
  • 2 years of medical office setting experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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