What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant position at Eye Care for the Adirondacks?
Eye Care for the Adirondacks is the largest and most comprehensive eye care facility in the North Country of New York State. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care to every person who visits our practice. We aim for excellence, professionalism, commitment, and teamwork. We strive to provide a safe and healthy working/learning environment, and we are looking to expand our Team.
As an Optometric Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care for our patients. You will assist our Optometrists as they provide primary vision care, such as administering eye exams and prescribing corrective lenses.
We pride ourselves in providing our employee’s a safe and happy work environment where they have a career path, opportunities for advancement, and goals to work towards for personal growth.
Responsibilities
- Taking patient histories
- Testing visual acuity, depth perception, pressure, and pupil reflexes
- Assist in obtaining glasses’ prescription
- Keeping the office organized and presentable, and making the exam room ready
Must-have qualification
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
No experience necessary, we will train the right individual!
Preferred skills
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to adapt
- Computer skills
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Eyecare for the Adirondacks knows how important benefits are to our team members, so we offer a comprehensive package:
- Medical insurance (Employee paid with employer contributions)
- Dental insurance (Employee paid)
- Accident insurance (Employee paid)
- Life Insurance with AD&D (completely employer paid)
- Significant eye care discounts for the employee and their families
- 401(K) eligibility with partial employer match
- Paid time off including Vacation and Personal/Sick time
- Paid holidays
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18