Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology
Washington University in St. LouisSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Posted February 6, 2026
34680 - 50800 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity.
Job Description
Provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting.
Requirements
- 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.
- Maintains inventory of materials and cleans instruments.
- Maintains examination rooms and supplies.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- Sick time
- Competitive health insurance packages
- Free Metro transit U-Pass
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Wellness challenges
- Annual health screenings
- Mental health resources
- Mindfulness programs and courses
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Financial resources
- Access to dietitians
