What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Looking Glass Eye Center?
Position available for medical assistant
Job Description
Looking Glass Eye Center is a small, physician-owned practice focused on quality, compassionate patient care. We currently have a position available for a full-time Ophthalmic assistant in our Brevard location to work 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday.
Typical Job Responsibilities
- Patient Workups: Including but not limited to obtaining medical histories, chief complaints, and performing preliminary testing such as visual acuity, and pupil exams.
- Diagnostic Testing: Performing specialized tests including but not limited to refractions, tonometry (eye pressure), lensometry, and visual fields.
- Clinical Maintenance: Cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic equipment and ensuring exam rooms are stocked.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: A high school diploma or GED is the minimum requirement.
- Experience: Experience in Ophthalmology/Optometry is preferred but not required. We do provide job training for those new to the field.
- Attention to detail and the capacity to anticipate needs of the providers and patients is necessary to succeed in the position.
Key Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication, ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, ability to work as part of a team, and basic computer proficiency are required.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary starts at $16.00 per hour or more with previous experience.
- Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, yearly uniform allowance, and 401(k) with matching.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17