Ophthalmic Assistant

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 keep 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

Education & Licensing High School Diploma, or equivalent, required

Experience1 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

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