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 Place of Work On-site Requisition ID 14748 Job Type Full Time 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 Application Link