What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Assistant position at Heaton Eye Associates?
About the Practice:
Heaton Eye Associates has been serving East Texas vision needs for more than 40 years, with three locations offering state-of-the-art technology and services, including primary vision care, pediatrics, oculoplastic, glaucoma, cosmetic, and world-class laser surgery. Recently, Heaton Eye was named Best Place in East Texas to have LASIK by Tyler Morning Telegraph readers. Our dedicated physicians strive to enhance the quality of our patient's lives by providing reassurance, improving and maintaining vision, and preventing blindness through treatment and education.
About the Area:
Our East Texas locations in Tyler, Longview and Athens offer year-round activities the entire family can enjoy. In Longview, you can experience Texas' rich history and culture. Tyler is surrounded by 25 prime sporting lakes, offering wonderful opportunities for fishing and boating. In the spring, Tyler residents enjoy the colorful spring flowers. Athens, whose tag line is Hamburgers-Heritage-Texas, has the charm of a small, southern town while still retaining many qualities of a larger city and is home to the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society.
Exceptional Ophthalmic Assistant | Heaton Eye Associates | Full-Time | Pay-DOE
We are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant who takes pride in their work, loves to be of servitude to others, a great TEAM player, and an open-growth mindset. If you’re looking for a career where you’re given the opportunity to grow, serve others, and work with an amazing TEAM- this is the career for you.
Job Summary: Responsible for obtaining and documenting necessary medical history, as well as performing ophthalmic testing as needed or requested by physician. Maintaining efficient business functions for optimal daily operations of the clinic.
Certifications/Licensures: Preferred COA, but not required. (We will help you get certified if you aren't already).
Experience: Preferred 2 years previous ophthalmic or optometric patient care or medical office, but we are willing to train the right candidate without this experience.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent/Preferred associate degree
Job Duties Include:
Heaton Eye Associates has been serving East Texas vision needs for more than 40 years, with three locations offering state-of-the-art technology and services, including primary vision care, pediatrics, oculoplastic, glaucoma, cosmetic, and world-class laser surgery. Recently, Heaton Eye was named Best Place in East Texas to have LASIK by Tyler Morning Telegraph readers. Our dedicated physicians strive to enhance the quality of our patient's lives by providing reassurance, improving and maintaining vision, and preventing blindness through treatment and education.
About the Area:
Our East Texas locations in Tyler, Longview and Athens offer year-round activities the entire family can enjoy. In Longview, you can experience Texas' rich history and culture. Tyler is surrounded by 25 prime sporting lakes, offering wonderful opportunities for fishing and boating. In the spring, Tyler residents enjoy the colorful spring flowers. Athens, whose tag line is Hamburgers-Heritage-Texas, has the charm of a small, southern town while still retaining many qualities of a larger city and is home to the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society.
Exceptional Ophthalmic Assistant | Heaton Eye Associates | Full-Time | Pay-DOE
We are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant who takes pride in their work, loves to be of servitude to others, a great TEAM player, and an open-growth mindset. If you’re looking for a career where you’re given the opportunity to grow, serve others, and work with an amazing TEAM- this is the career for you.
Job Summary: Responsible for obtaining and documenting necessary medical history, as well as performing ophthalmic testing as needed or requested by physician. Maintaining efficient business functions for optimal daily operations of the clinic.
Certifications/Licensures: Preferred COA, but not required. (We will help you get certified if you aren't already).
Experience: Preferred 2 years previous ophthalmic or optometric patient care or medical office, but we are willing to train the right candidate without this experience.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent/Preferred associate degree
Job Duties Include:
- Patient workups – obtain and document exam information, perform testing prior to the exam
- Special testing as ordered by Physician
- Return patient phone calls
- Scribing for the doctor(s)
- Report completion
- Protects patients' rights by maintaining the confidentiality of personal and financial information.
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Extraordinary Customer Service and Team Member Relations – REQUIRED!
- Medical experience is a plus, but not required
- Multiline phone system experience preferred
- Willingness to grow
- Driven, responsible, take ownership of the position
- Professional appearance
- Computer skills
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits:
- Affordable Health and Dental
- Vision Care
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401K