Ophthalmic Assistant

Job Duties

Position Summary

This individual is responsible for gathering and documenting essential medical information from the patient, performing a variety of diagnostic tests, and providing the ophthalmic provider with needed information to accurately assess the patient’s ocular health. This position is also responsible for creating a world class patient experience for each patient.

Expected compensation between $21.99 - $26.39/hour. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience and skills.

Ophthalmic Assistant- Epic Essential Functions

• Provides excellent customer service to patients and team mates

• Responds appropriately and promptly to patient questions within scope of role

• Efficiently and accurately works up patients for optometrists and ophthalmologists including but not limited to visual acuity, checking intra-ocular pressure, insertion of appropriate eye drops, tech external exam, refractions (using either Epic or manual phoropter), and a variety of special testing for dry eye, cornea assessment, visual field testing, and retinal imaging.

• Accurately documents information gathered during exam in accordance with AEC’s procedures and policies

• Assists providers in meeting governmental and coding requirements

• Abides by all policies and procedures as outlined in AEC’s employee handbook

• Troubleshoots patient concerns and testing results to efficiently provide appropriate and accurate information to the providers

• Participates in regular team meetings to ensure effective team performance and advance inter-department communications; this may require work after hours

• Responsible for ongoing professional self-development

Other Essential Functions

• Must be willing and able to work a variety of hours and work in the various locations as needed

• Must present self at the workstation, ready for work, at the scheduled time

• Must manage personal issues during provided break times and keeps breaks with allotted time

• Participates in department and company meetings, as requested

• Represents Associated Eye Care in a professional manner at all times

• Contributes positively to the company culture

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education Required

Education & Licensing

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required

Minimum Experience Required

Experience

• 1 year experience in an optometry or ophthalmology setting preferred

• 1-2 years of experience in healthcare preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to anticipate patient, provider and team needs

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$21.99 - $26.39 / Hourly

Postal Code

55082

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

47993

Job Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Employer paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefit

• Employee assistance program (EAP) benefit

• Company matched 401(k) plan

• Flex spending accounts (medical and dependent care)

• Health Savings Account

• Voluntary Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage

• PTO – Accrual begins on Date of Hire

• Floating Holiday Day

• Annual Scrubs allowance for clinic employees

• Free annual eye exams for you and your immediate family

• Significant discounts on our services and products for employee and immediate family members

Job Type: Full-time

Associated Eye Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer