Entry-Level Ophthalmic Assistant

The Ophthalmology Department at Medical Associates Clinic seeking a motivated, dependable, and compassionate individual eager to grow in a meaningful healthcare career.

• →Daily responsibilities include but not limited to: documenting and performing the general patient workups, updating pertinent medical information, performing diagnostic testing, assist doctors in carrying out treatment plans. 
• →Collaborate with team members to provide quality care to patients. 
• →Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, co-workers, and others. Provide patient education as needed.  
• →Broaden skill set and demonstrate flexibility in performing additional duties of patient care.  
• →Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines. 
• →Complete all other assigned projects and duties. 

Experience: No experience required. 

Education: High School Diploma required (some college in healthcare field and patient contact experience preferred but not required!)

Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.

Other Skills: Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields.