At L.O. Eye Care, we believe we cannot provide that great customer service to our patients that we are known for without providing a great place to work! We recognize that the ability to excel in our service to our patients depends on our employees. We strive to create an environment that rewards commitment and performance and is gratifying to both our physicians and staff.

L.O. Eye Care is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistants in our Mt. Pleasant location. Interested candidates must work well with others, show leadership qualities, organizational and time management skills, a positive attitude and dependability. On the job training skills provided.

Essential functions
The following list is a summary of the key functions of the job and may not be inclusive of all duties assigned.

• Obtain and record patient’s chief complaint and complete ocular and medical history
• Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they may be affected during the tests.
• Instills eye drops and any other medication as prescribed by the provider.
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks using necessary or required tools and machines to include but not limited to: Visual Acuity, ARK, Lensometry, Confrontation fields, evaluation of motility, pupillary function tests, IOP check, Visual Fields, BAT, Pachymetry, Corneal Topography, OCT, IOL Master/A-scan, Stereo Vision testing, color vision testing and refracting.
• Assists in maintaining efficient patient flow by seeing patients within designated time frame and by helping in other clinic areas where patient flow is heavier (as training permits).
• Stocks and cleans clinical areas as assigned by Clinical Manager.
• Maintains universal precautions and proper cleaning of exam rooms and/or equipment between patients.
• Informs Clinical Manager of potential equipment problems and/or lack of quality equipment results.
• Other tasks specific to the provider’s needs as a result of new technologies.

Core Competencies
All employees of L.O. Eye Care are expected to demonstrate the following core competencies, regardless of position or status. Additional job-specific competencies may be required of each position.

• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Conscientious – Ability to feel obligated to do right or be good along with awareness of one’s own conduct, intentions, or character.
• Teamwork – Ability to work well in groups, develop and maintain positive working relationships, help resolve conflict, and support team goals.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change, be open to new ideas, handle pressure and uncertainty, and adjust work plans to meet changing company needs.
• Trustworthy – Ability to be worthy of confidence and create assured reliance on the character, ability, and truth of own self.
• Patient Confidentiality – Ability to maintain patient confidentiality, and hold others accountable to such, in accordance with the highest ethical standards.

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work environment

• Public/Patient environment with typical public and patient exposure and scenarios.

Physical demands/potential hazards

• Must be able to walk, stand, and move around for the majority of the day; may be required to lift equipment up to 50 pounds and assist patients with physical mobility.

Travel required

• 0-25% travel required.

Education and experience
Educational requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• OMA Certification required after 90 days of employment
• No experience necessary
• Experience preferred

BENEFITS
Eye care discounts
Medical and Dental Insurance
PTO
401(k)
Holiday Pay
Referral Bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

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

Work Location: In person