Eye Care Clinic Assistant

PACIFIC CATARACT & LASER INSTITUTE; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) Plan

Health Savings

Medical/Vision/Dental

Paid Holidays

Personal Time

Life Insurance

EAP

Refractive surgery benefit

Job summary

PACIFIC CATARACT & LASER INSTITUTE in Kennewick, WA seeks a Medical Assistant to support doctors and welcome patients with a friendly, professional approach.

You will perform preliminary testing, maintain a calm, helpful demeanor, and help ensure smooth clinic operations while the clinic handles varied schedules and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a patient-first, caring disposition.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work with a team to meet goals.
• Clear verbal and written communication; legible handwriting.
• Proficient at keyboarding and using Word.
• Remain composed and professional in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Support doctors and clinic staff.
• Perform accurate preliminary testing.
• Establish rapport with patients to reduce anxiety and build trust.

Skills

Patient-friendly attitude

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Word proficiency

Professional composure

Education

Washington Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

OBJECTIVEIn a positive and cheerful manner, support and work alongside our doctors to provide an outstanding patient experience. This is accomplished by performing accurate preliminary testing while establishing a light and easy rapport with patients to reduce their anxiety. Also, use your relationship with patients to help instill confidence in the medical and surgical care they will receive.REPORTS TOSite ManagerSTATUS3/4 Time (30-39 hours per week)SCHEDULEMonday - Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Schedule may vary according to patient schedule and clinic needs.REQUIRED SKILLSPleasant, caring and helpful attitudeDetail oriented and organizedAbility to work with a team to set and achieve common goalsGood verbal and written communication with legible handwritingKeyboarding and comfortable using Microsoft WordAbility to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstancesPHYSICAL ABILITIESLift up to 50 poundsPush various pieces of equipment around the clinicStand for long periods of timePush a wheelchair and help patients transfer in and out of exam chairsADDITIONAL TRAININGWashington Medical Assistant Certification (PCLI will help you apply and will cover the full cost once hired)BENEFITSProfit Sharing401(k) Plan with generous 50% company matchHealth Savings/Spending AccountsMedical/Vision/DentalPaid HolidaysPersonal TimeGroup Life Insurance PolicyVoluntary Term Life InsuranceLifeBalance Employee Assistance ProgramBereavement LeaveEligible for free refractive surgery*Driving record and background check upon offer for employment*