Eye Care Clinic Assistant

PACIFIC CATARACT & LASER INSTITUTE; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) Plan with generous 50% company‑

Health Savings/Spending Accounts

Medical/Vision/Dental

Paid Holidays

Personal Time

Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

LifeBalance Employee AssistanceProgram

Bereavement Leave

Free refractive surgery eligibility

Job summary

Pacific Cataract & Laser Institute in Tacoma is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support our doctors by performing accurate preliminary testing and building a calm, caring rapport with patients. You will help reduce patient anxiety and ensure smooth patient flow through exam rooms.

The role requires a Washington Medical Assistant Certification and offers benefits such as 401(k), health plans, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Pleasant, caring and helpful attitude.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to work with a team to set and achieve common goals.
• Good verbal and written communication with legible handwriting.
• Keyboarding and comfortable using Microsoft Word.
• Ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Support doctors by performing accurate preliminary testing and patient interaction.
• Establish rapport with patients to reduce anxiety.
• Assist with patient flow and chair transfers.
• Maintain charting and documentation.

Skills

People skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Education

Washington Medical Assistant Certification

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*