What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant/Receptionist position at 20/20 Eyecare Centers?
We are looking for a goal-driven person to join our 20/20 team as an Optometric Assistant / Receptionist primarily at our Vashon Island location. An outgoing, friendly, and detail orientated person with great customer service skills is who we are looking for.
Someone in this position would work closely with the doctor on duty to help meet all the patient's needs and help maintain excellent patient flow from check in to check out. We are looking to find a team player who works well closely with their fellow staff and who puts the patients first and foremost. An ideal candidate would be a quick learner who can pick up multiple technologies quickly and someone who takes initiative, stepping in to help before being asked to. The ability to both work as a member of a team and on your own is needed. Someone who is familiar with medical terminology is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate. Wage starting at $18.00 D.O.E.
Responsibilities and Duties include:
- Documenting patient records
- Ensure that the doctors are kept on time with seeing their patients
- Conducting necessary pretesting, as recommended by the doctor
- Maintain proper patient flow throughout the office
- Offering contact lens training to patients who are new wearers
- Assisting with front desk tasks
- Taking payments
- Answering phones
- Scheduling appointments
- Upkeep of supply inventory
- Other responsibilities as assigned by doctor and/or office manager.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Excellent communication and organizations skills
- An attention to detail
- Familiar with computers and equipment a plus, but not a requirement
- Familiar with medical terminology is a plus, but not a requirement
- Friendly personality
- Team player
- Takes direction well
Experience:
- Medical Terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Optometry: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Office hours:
- Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00
Work Location:
Primarily one location. The ability to float to our nearby locations is preferred and may be required on occasion. With this office being on Vashon Island, we do offer a carpool for employees to ride the ferry from Port Orchard to Vashon and back to avoid ferry costs.
If you feel that you would be a positive addition to our practice, please submit a cover letter and resume for review. We are willing to training the right candidate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
