Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting.
Job Description
Primary Duties and 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, stereopis 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Good communication, organization and computer skills.
- Experience working with patients and knowledge of medical terminology.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
- Two years of experience working in a medical office.
Grade
C06-H
Salary Range
$16.66 - $24.17 / 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.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.
EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
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