Ophthalmic Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS PPO Health Insurance plan

Dental Insurance

Eyecare plan

Short-term disability

Free Employee Assistance Program

7 Paid holidays per year

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid continuing education and certifications

Job summary

Gailey Eye Clinic in Forsyth is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support patient care in our practice. The ideal candidate will be customer service focused and demonstrate a willingness to learn; no previous experience is required as we offer training.

This position includes responsibilities such as aiding patients during their visits and performing preliminary examinations. We provide a competitive hourly wage, health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits, creating a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Hard work ethic and desire to learn.
• No previous experience required; we will train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to examination rooms and perform workup.
• Work one-on-one with patients.
• Handle multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
• Show compassion when interacting with patients.
• Paid travel to other Gailey offices as needed.

Skills

Customer service focus

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Typing and spelling skills

Compassionate listening

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Forsyth 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 & effectively 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 should I 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer