Washington University in St. Louis·Hazelwood, Missouri
Provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist, including scheduling and patient record maintenance. Performs clinical work-ups such as visual acuity and applanation pressures, and instructs patients on contact lens care.
Location: Hazelwood, mo 63042
Scheduled hours: 40
Provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting. Travel between offices.
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.
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
A driver's license is not required for this position.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Medical Terminology, Organizational Savvy, Patient Care
$17.89 - $26.35 / 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.
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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
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Requires a high school diploma and Basic Life Support certification. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a medical office setting.
Market context
In Missouri, ophthalmic assistant roles are typically tied to busy eye care clinics and medical offices that need support with patient flow, testing, and documentation. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for prior medical office experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and Basic Life Support certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to your hands-on clinic experience and patient-facing skills.
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