Ophthalmic Assistant

Gailey Eye Clinic; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Eyecare discounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement plan

Uniform Allowance

Continuing Education

Job summary

Gailey Eye Clinic in Peru, IL is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant who is hardworking, customer-service oriented, and excited to care for patients. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED; we will train the right person and welcome you to a supportive team.

Responsibilities include guiding patients to exam rooms, performing a pre-exam workup, using computer software, and collaborating with our doctors. We offer comprehensive benefits and a starting pay range of $17.00 to $20.90 per hour with raises as you

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Typing

Teamwork

Multitasking

Compassion

Independent worker

Computer skills

Listening skills

Job description

Gailey Eye Clinic has Ophthalmic Assistant positions open at our Peru 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!

Ophthalmic Assistant responsibilities include:

• 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?

In addition to being part of a distinguished company with a rich 85 year history, here are some other highlights of what we offer members of the Gailey Team.

• 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