Ophthalmic Assistant

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78731, Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Supports ophthalmologists with specialized eye examinations, diagnostic testing, patient flow, prescription refill requests, medication education, and pre- and post-operative instructions. Maintains patient confidentiality under HIPAA requirements and assists with practice opening and closing duties. The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet tools, plus strong patient-facing communication skills.
Summary Generated by Built In

Comprehensive EyeCare Partners is one of the nation’s largest vision care management service organization. CompEye is focused on providing best-in-class, full-spectrum practice management and administrative services to its affiliated physicians and practices in support of their mission to deliver clinical excellence. Our Mission: Building the nation’s preeminent eye care services company by partnering with world class physicians to drive superior clinical and surgical outcomes, while optimizing the patient experience.

Position Summary

An Ophthalmic Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting ophthalmologists in providing eye care services to patients. They assist with both clinical and administrative tasks, contributing to the efficient operation of the practice.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5PM

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Ability to perform specialized eye exam testing while streamlining patient flow.
  • Other diagnostic testing such as: Visual Aids, OCT, Corneal topography, etc...
  • Providing phone support with request for prescription refills as authorized by the physician.
  • Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician.
  • Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, such as HIPPA guidelines, to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
  • Assists with opening and closing duties.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements
  • One-year experience in a customer facing position preferred
  • Medical related experience preferred
  • Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Proficient in use of internet
Education Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
Physical Demands
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Scrub/ Shoe allowance for applicable roles 
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company paid life insurance
  • 401(K)
  • Paid mileage between practices during work hour
  • On-going education available including certification reimbursement
  • Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services

Skills Required

  • One year of experience in a customer-facing position
  • Medical-related experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Proficiency using the internet
  • High school diploma or GED
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The Company
68 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Texan Eye is a full-service ophthalmology practice serving Central Texas from offices in Austin and Cedar Park. It provides cataract surgery, LASIK and other refractive procedures, medical and surgical treatment for retinal, corneal, glaucoma and oculoplastic conditions, and comprehensive eye examinations for glasses and contact lenses. Its surgeons use advanced techniques and evaluate each patient’s visual needs to guide treatment.

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