What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contact Lens Specialist position at Eye Care and Surgery, P.C.?
Contact Lens Administrative Assistant: The contact lens administrative assistant will report to the contact lens lead and clinical manager.
Position: Full time, Monday-Friday
The Right Candidate: Individual looking to contributing to a supportive and encouraging work community; committed and driven with a desire to continually learn and grow; foster a strong work ethic; possess great attention to detail and organizational skills. We strive to create a space for our employees to thrive- in both their skills and their friendships within our work community. We will invest in your professional growth and help you achieve certifications in ophthalmology . We have a great team and will pour into the right candidate!
Job Overview: Contact lens assistants at Eye Care and Surgery assist both the ophthalmologists and optometrists in patient care. They represent our practice and are responsible for the contact lens department. This is a fast-paced work environment with emphasis placed on professional development and certification, encouraging higher level patient care. It is a great introductory role into the optometry/ophthalmology field and provides great opportunities for growth.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Represent our practice with direct patient interaction
- Responsible for teaching patients to insert and remove their contacts
- Place contact lenses orders- work with our billing team regarding vision contact lens benefits
- Exemplify great customer service managing patients' contact lens related phone calls
- Maintain an organized space and stocked trial lenses
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Preferred health care experience
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to learn and operate electronic medical records system
- Positive attitude and drive
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Pay is based on experience and certification. What are you looking to make?
- What interests you most in this position/company?
- How did you hear about this job? Were you referred by anyone?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Public health: 1 year (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
