Ophthalmic Assistant

Gailey Eye Clinic; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,791; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS PPO Health Insurance plan

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement plan with profit-sharing

Paid continuing education and certifications

Job summary

Gailey Eye Clinic is hiring an Ophthalmic Assistant for our Bloomington clinic. This role is perfect for individuals who are dedicated to patient care and willing to learn, as no previous experience is required!

Responsibilities include assisting patients and performing workups prior to examinations. The position offers a competitive pay range of $17.00 - $20.90/hr, with increases available upon completion of training and certification.

At Gailey Eye Clinic, we provide comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Hard-working and customer-service focused personality.
• No previous experience required, training provided.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to the examination rooms and conduct preliminary workups.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively.

Skills

Customer-service focus

Excellent communication

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Compassion for patients

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Bloomington clinic. We are looking for someone who is hard‑working, customer‑service focused, and interested in Ophthalmology. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in patient care!

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! We will train the right person!

Responsibilities

• Showing patient to the examination rooms and performing a workup prior to seeing the Dr.
• Ability to work one on one with patients
• Ability to use computer software
• Excellent communication, typing and spelling skills
• Able to work independently & effective in a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work with shifting priorities
• Demonstrate compassion and interest when listening and responding to the patients
• Paid travel to other Gailey offices in Central IL as needed.

Why choose Gailey Eye Clinic?

• BCBS PPO Health Insurance plan
• Dental Insurance including orthodontic coverage
• Eyecare plan to include discounts on vision care, glasses, and contact lenses
• Short‑term disability
• Paid long‑term disability and life insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid holidays per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals that increase with length of employment
• 401(k) Retirement plan with generous profit‑sharing contribution
• Annual uniform allowance
• Paid continuing education and certifications
• Employer provided training and development

Pay

The starting range for this position is $17.00 - $20.90/hr, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications as well as market considerations. Once training is complete, the hourly wage will increase by $0.50. The Ophthalmic Assistant position is also eligible for a wage increase of $1.00/hour once certification is obtained. Certification (COA) can be obtained around 1 year of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer