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Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology

Washington University in St. Louis·St. Louis, Missouri

$18 - $26/hrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 25 days ago
Practice for this role

Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology · $18 - $26/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -45% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in St. Louis, Missouri ($32.25/hr, n=310)
$1.00/hr · p10p90 · $363/hr
this role: $17.89/hrmedian $32.25/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 310 posted healthcare roles in St. Louis, Missouri rates. This role sits in the 23rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 45% below the St. Louis, Missouri median for similar positions.

Provides administrative and technical support to an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting, including maintaining patient records and scheduling appointments. Assists with clinical work-ups such as visual acuity, autorefraction, and contact lens instruction.

Location St. Louis, MO 63112 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

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

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Forest Park; Wednesday at Center for Outpatient Health

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/Professional Licenses

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

Work Experience: Medical Office Setting (2 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License

  • A driver's license is not required for this position.
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  • Qualifications: Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Medical Terminology, Organizational Savvy, Patient Care Grade C06-H

Salary Range

$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. 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 email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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 hardship. 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 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%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! 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. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ EEO Statement 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.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience in a medical office setting. Must hold a valid Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Patient care
  • Computer literacy
  • Keratometry
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Autorefraction
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient records management
  • Visual acuity testing
  • Contact lens instruction
  • Color vision testing
  • Organizational savvy
  • Applanation pressures
  • Stereopsis testing

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Sick time
  • Wellness programs
  • Caregiver leave
  • Recognized holidays

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$18 - $26/hr
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Missouri ophthalmic assistants are in steady demand

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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