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Ophthalmic Assistant (450 N New Ballas Rd.) - Ophthalmology

Washington University in St. Louis
450 N New Ballas Rd., United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2025
šŸ’° $50,000/yr($34,000/yr – $50,000/yr)

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Maintains patient records and schedules appointments in IDX.

  • Answers phones, greets patients, verifies correct billing information and prepares chart for office visit.

  • Assists with the clinical work up of patients, including visual acuity, applanation pressures, history, keratometry, autorefraction, color vision, stereopsis and EYESYS.

  • Instructs patient in the proper care and insertion/removal of contact lenses. Modifies and/or polishes contacts.

  • Maintains inventory of materials and cleans instruments. Maintains examination rooms and supplies.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment.


Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at desk or table.


Equipment

  • Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.


Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross


Work Experience:

Medical Office Setting (2 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Medical Terminology, Organizational Savvy, Patient Care

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.34 - $25.40 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailĀ CandidateQuestions@wustl.eduĀ or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardshi

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