Position available for a back office assistant/technician for a private ophthalmology practice in Solano County (VACAVILLE/FAIRFIELD, CA)
We seek candidates with a neat, professional appearance who are experienced, self-motivated, hardworking and have good organizational, communication and people skills. You will be working directly with the doctors to assist in conducting the initial eye examination and perform diagnostic testing. We want to help you grow professionally through education and mentoring.
Primary responsibilities:
Daily responsibilities will involve mostly professional technical duties but will have some administrative components as well.
Professional will include:
obtaining patient history
performing preliminary exam of patient with standard tests and measurements prior to patients being seen by doctor
entering patient data into our computer EHR system
administer topical medications or diagnostic drugs prescribed by doctor
diagnostic imaging
set up and assist with in office minor surgical procedures
Administrative will include
greet patients and escort them to exam or testing areas
answer patient questions and help triage phone calls
gather medical records and patient information
help open and close exam and testing areas
you must be willing and able to assist in other tasks as needed by office
Skills - you should be proficient in:
history taking
acuity testing
pupillary assessment
visual field testing - confrontation and automated
ocular motility evaluation
lensometry - manual and automated
keratometry
refractometry - a plus
Qualifications and experience:
Previous experience in an ophthalmology medical office is a plus and ideally have completed a program in ophthalmic medical assisting. Certification by JCAHPO (COS, COA, COT, COMT) preferred
Candidates must aspire to excel at patient care and relationship building.
Must demonstrate confidence, motivation, and have a stable work history.
Ideal candidate should have outstanding communication and computer skills.
Must be organized, multi-task oriented, energetic and possess a positive, professional attitude.
Knowledge of ophthalmology/optometry, refractometry and COA or COT certification a plus!
Additional Salary Information:
This position is full time.
Monday-Thursday 8am to 5pm.
Friday 8am-2pm.
We offer paid vacations/holidays, paid sick days, medical and dental insurance, 401K plan.
We do conduct background and reference checks.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume with cover letter to gmontes@solanoeye.com or fax to 707-446-0154 Attn: Gina