Ophthalmic Assistant

Corridor Careers; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Optical shop discount

401K with Profit Sharing

Job summary

Iowa Eye Center in Cedar Rapids is hiring an Ophthalmic Assistant for a full-time position with one afternoon off per week. The role includes history taking, lensometry, refractometry, and IOP measurements, with training available for qualified medical assistants.

Candidates should have ophthalmic or medical office experience, familiarity with ophthalmic terminology, and strong reliability. Benefits include health and dental, disability, life insurance, PTO, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Experience in Ophthalmic assisting; training possible for qualified medical assistants.
• Ophthalmology experience or NextGen Practice Management is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with ophthalmic and medical terminology.
• Detail oriented with excellent attendance and reliability.
• Clear communication with coworkers, physicians and patients.

Responsibilities

• History taking
• Lensometry and refractometry
• IOP measurements
• Assist physicians during examinations

Skills

Ophthalmic assisting

Medical office experience

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Punctuality

Education

Medical Assistant training

Tools

NextGen PM

Job description

Iowa Eye Center in Cedar Rapids is now hiring for an Ophthalmic Assistant!

Iowa Eye Center is a physician owned practice that sees patients from both Unity Point and Mercy Medical systems. Local solo practice ophthalmologists founded the group practice in 1992, and there is a large group of employees that have been here since the beginning. It's a great place to work! There are 8 physicians and 55 employees. We are currently searching for someone to join our team. This is a full-time position with one afternoon off per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• History taking
• Lensometry
• Refractometry
• IOP Measurements

What we are looking for:

• Experience in Ophthalmic Assisting, but would train a well-qualified Medical Assistant with extensive medical office experience or training
• Experience with Ophthalmology and/or NextGen Practice Management System would be great but not required
• Experience with Ophthalmic and Medical terminology
• Detailed oriented person
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential
• Ability to communicate with your co-workers, physicians and medical personnel
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients
• Paid time off, including paid maternity leave
• Health and Dental
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Discount in Optical Shop
• 401K retirement with Profit Sharing

Location: 1650 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA