Medical Office Assistant

Who we are looking for:

People who are passionate about the care of our patients. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a medical team that puts our patients first and works well with a team of professionals. Someone who wants a successful career in the eye care profession where your efforts make a difference. We want people who are tech-savvy, enthusiastic, cares about others, and wants to work in a fast paced and fun environment.

Benefits:

We have an excellent benefit package (some benefits are dependent on full time or part time status) including:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Insurance - health, dental, group term life, and short-term disability
• Uniform allowance
• Jury duty pay
• Traditional and Roth 401k with match
• Profit sharing contribution
• Awards program
• Continued education & advanced training opportunities
• Employee discounts

This is a 40 hour per week position.

Work hours are somewhere between 7 am and 5:30 pm dependent on the position and patient needs. Some positions may work on a Saturday rotation with hours between 7 am and 12 pm.

This position may require traveling to all of our locations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability.  

Responsibilities:

Responsible for accurate documentation of data collected, diagnosis made and treatment initiated. This includes exam, tests, prescriptions & recommendations. Provide chair side doctor assistance & administer treatment ordered by doctor. Prepare exam rooms and assist in patient education regarding medications and procedures.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic writing and English skills.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Pleasant personality & disposition.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess good communication skills.
• Be well organized.
• Ability to take directions.
• Team player.
• Flexible with hours.
• Ability to plan ahead.
• Must be courteous and have a pleasing personality when working with patients.
• Ability to read and comprehend, write legibly, spell correctly, and proof read.
• Ability to learn medical terminology and ophthalmic terminology and retain.
• Ability to work with all age groups.
• Basic computer skills – log on, find basic information from patient system, type at least 30 wpm
• Basic math skills