What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Assistant position at Auburn Eye Care Associates?
The Auburn Eye Care Associates team is currently seeking a Medical Office Assistant to help us provide exceptional patient care.
We are looking for someone who is especially hard working and eager to learn all aspects of a busy and progressive optometric practice. There are various opportunities in our practice, and we offer cross-training and specialty focused roles in the following areas.
Front Office / Administrative – Answering phones, presenting / explaining necessary paperwork, scheduling, billing, collections, insurance authorizations, surgical coordination, monitoring / optimizing patient flow, etc.
Optometric Technician – Preliminary medical testing with state-of-the art technology and gathering of health information for presentation to the doctor. Medical Assistants encouraged to apply.
Optician – Listening to the needs of the patient and presenting eyeglass options to best meet those needs, learning optics and related lens technology, repairing / adjusting eyewear, and training / handling of contact lens materials.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, detail-oriented, able to multitask, organized, and friendly. You must be willing to travel to both of our offices (Auburn and Colfax) and must be available from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday.
Our team members must:
* Learn basic optometric and ophthalmologic principles and practices of hands-on patient care.
* Provide professional, knowledgeable, accurate, and courteous service to patients.
* Provide accurate, focused work output to enable the success doctors and co-workers in providing exceptional care.
Minimal qualifications:
* Effective teamwork, customer service, reading comprehension, and arithmetic skills are required.
* Ability to effectively utilize computer technology in a Windows network.
* Ability to learn patient management software effectively within introductory period.
Physical Requirements:
*Daily tasks may require 10% sitting 90% standing / movement depending on role.
* Fine detailed manipulation of hand tools to repair frames/lenses and assist chairside.
Two years of applicable experience in a related professional office or customer service position is preferred, but not required.
A medical background is a plus; however, we are willing to train the right person with applicable customer service skills. Attitude is everything!
We offer a very competitive salary with benefits, a fun and energetic work environment, and the opportunity for professional and personal growth.
Auburn Eye Care Associates is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Auburn Eye Care Associates policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22