Ophthalmic Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team at Vitreoretinal Surgery PLLC. As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and supporting our medical team in delivering high-quality services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with patients and demonstrate a patient-centric attitude and professionalism.
• Gather and relay important patient data to the physician, including chief complaints, dates, and other associated factors.
• Administer dilation drops and perform necessary testing, including visual acuity, glaucoma tests, and OCTs.
• Direct and accompany patients to appropriate rooms for care as needed.

Requirements:

• High School Degree or GED
• Personal motivation to provide excellent patient care
• Minimum of 2 years of previous ophthalmology experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of medical terminology (preferred)
• Excellent team player with cooperative and respectful attitude towards doctors, supervisors, and co-workers
• Desire to perpetually learn and grow
• Efficient and accurate user of applicable information technology and healthcare management systems
• Physically capable of working long hours in a fast-paced, often stressful environment

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays - 7 days per year
• Personal Time Off (PTO) - 16 days per year
• Health Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance (free single coverage)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic and Supplemental Term Life Insurance (free single coverage)
• Long Term Disability (free single coverage)
• Long Term Care (free single coverage)
• Short-Term Disability
• Vision
• Annual $250 uniform (scrubs and shoes) reimbursement