Optometric Assistant

We are looking for a goal-driven person to join our 20/20 team as an Optometric Assistant at our Vashon 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. If ferry ride is required to get to Vashon, this is covered through office carpool. Wage starting at $17.00 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
• Upkeep of contacts, meds, and other supply inventory
• Manage faxes with referrals, RX requests, etc.
• General cleaning of exam and testing rooms
• Answer phones
• 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)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Office hours:

• Monday & Wednesday 9-4:30
• Thursday 9-5:30
• Fri 9-3:30
• Sat 7:30-4*

Work Location:

Primarily one location. The ability to float to our nearby locations is preferred and may be required on occasion.

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.

*Weekends on rotation basis

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18