JOB DESCRIPTION: OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT

Location: St. Louis County, MO (some local travel required)
Type: Full-time

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Opthalmic Assistant is a vital part of the team. In this position, you will be responsible for conducting essential diagnostic tests, assisting with patient inquiries, and scheduling appointments efficiently.
If you are a friendly, detail-oriented, and dependable individual who is committed to delivering compassionate care and is eager to learn and grow within the field of ophthalmology, this opportunity may be a fit.
Competitive overall total compensation package with benefits and a dynamic work envriionment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Friendly, detail-oriented, and dependable with a strong patient-centric mindset.
· Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
· Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and technologies.
· Experience in ophthalmology is preferred but not required; we are willing to train the right candidate.

An Ophthalmic Assistant performs a variety of tasks, including:
· Conducting various tests such as Visual Acuity (VAs), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), IOL Master, Autorefraction, Auto Lensometry, Icare Tonometer, Visual Fields (VFs), and Topography.
· Answering phones and providing excellent customer service to patients and their families.
· Scheduling appointments efficiently and accurately to optimize patient flow.
· Collaborating with team members while also being capable of working independently.
· Traveling to other locations as required (within reason)