Ophthalmic Assistant

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY & STRABISMUS INC.

Ophthalmic Assistant

Cranberry Twp, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Profit sharing

    Training & development

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    A well-established Ophthalmology practice, specializing in pediatric care, exams for those with special needs, and adult strabismus care, is seeking Ophthalmic Assistants to support our busy clinic. An ideal candidate loves being around children, and can make an exam both fun and professional.

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Pediatric Compensation

    Health, Dental, Disability insurance offered

    401(k) with Profit Sharing

    Great Work Environment

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team! As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you will be responsible for conducting the initial assessment of a patient, including listening to their complaints or concerns, obtaining a relevant medical history, and measuring intraocular pressures, refraction, visual acuities, and more. You will also assist as needed with procedures done by the doctor in-office, help educate patients on eye health and best practices, and maintain an organized, clean work environment at all times. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, exceptional customer service skills, and is extremely organized. We are looking for someone who has a passion for helping children of all ages, as well as adults with special needs.

    Work Schedule

    Monday thru Friday

    Shifts rotate between 7:30-3:30, 8-4, and 12-7

    Overtime available as our ending time relies more on the doctor finishing all exams rather than a pre-determined exact time

    Primary office of work is located Cranberry Township, PA 16066 with infrequent travel to Murrysville, PA 15668

    Responsibilities

    Greet patients and gather medical history and relevant information for their visit

    Conduct an initial assessment of the patient and record all findings

    Assist in in-office procedures, as needed

    Educate patients on best practice and eye health

    Maintain a clean, organized workspace at all times

    Maintain consumable supplies and re-order as needed

    Qualifications

    Previous customer service experience desired

    Previous Ophthalmology experience a plus

    Strong customer service skills

    Excellent organizational skills

    Excellent attention to detail

    Familiarity with basic computer programs, such as the Microsoft Office suite