UnitedHealth Group

Ophthalmic Assistant

UnitedHealth Group

New York, NY, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceEntry LevelHigh school or equivalent
Job Description

As an Ophthalmic Assistant at UnitedHealth Group, you will play an integral role in providing quality eye care to our patients. You will work alongside our Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and other health care professionals to ensure that our patients receive the best care possible. To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent communication and organizational skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to operate medical office equipment. You must also be able to build strong relationships with patients, families, and other medical staff. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has a caring attitude, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the eye care industry, this is the job for you!

Where is this job?
This job is located at New York, NY, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Ability To Work In A Fast-Paced Environment

  • Excellent Customer Service Skills

  • Anatomy And Physiology

  • Ophthalmic Medical Terminology

  • Knowledge Of Ophthalmic Equipment And Instruments

  • Ability To Maintain Patient Records Accurately

  • Knowledge Of Hipaa Regulations

  • Basic Computer Skills

Required Skills
  • Inventory Management

  • Troubleshooting

  • Billing

  • Answering phones

  • Medical coding

  • Triage

  • Insurance Verification

  • Charting

  • Cleaning Equipment

  • Scheduling Appointments

  • Filing Paperwork

  • Assisting Patients

  • Recording Data

  • Patient Follow-Up

  • Dispensing Eyewear

Soft Skills
  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Problem Solving

  • Time management

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • creativity

  • Organization

  • Critical thinking

  • Teamwork

  • Adaptability

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Ophthalmic Assistant in New York, NY, USA is from $32,000 to $45,000 per year. This range may vary depending on the experience and qualifications of the individual.

Additional Information
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedMay 15th, 2023
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is an American for-profit managed health care company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. UnitedHealth Group, Inc. provides health care coverage, software and data consultancy services. It operates through the following segments: UnitedHealthcare, OptumHealth, OptumInsight, and OptumRx. The UnitedHealthcare segment utilizes Optum's capabilities to help coordinate patient care, improve affordability of medical care, analyze cost trends, manage pharmacy benefits, work with care providers more effectively, and create a simpler consumer experience.

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