OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT - PART TIME

Vance Thompson Vision; Alexandria (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Allowance

Wellness Program

Job summary

Vance Thompson Vision is growing in Alexandria, MN, and seeks a Part-Time Ophthalmic Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will perform patient workups, preliminary tests, and assist physicians in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, communicates clearly, and provides excellent patient care. We offer an equal opportunity culture with education allowances and a wellness program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AAO home study preferred.
• Experience in patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient workups and preliminary tests (visual acuity, patient history, lensometry) per protocol.
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as keratometry, topography, tonometry, pachymetry, and visual fields.
• Facilitate efficient patient flow by monitoring schedules and records; communicate with OD/MD as needed.
• Triage patient calls, answer questions, and resolve concerns to achieve satisfaction.
• Ensure opening/closing, maintenance, stocking of exam lanes, and tidy work areas.
• Send prescriptions to pharmacies and handle prior authorization requests.
• Participate in regular team meetings to improve inter-department communications.
• Engage in ongoing professional self-development to enhance training and skills.

Skills

Clear communication

organization

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAO home study preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Alexandria Clinic - Alexandria, MN 56308Education Level: Not SpecifiedTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health Care

Why VTV:

At Vance Thompson Vision, we take pride in being global leaders in vision correction, driven by our commitment to groundbreaking research, innovative technology, and exceptional patient care. With a reputation for setting the standard of excellence in our field, we continue to transform lives through better vision. We believe that exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. Be part of something greater-join us and discover what it means to create a world-class culture while making a meaningful impact.

Our core values that provide our foundation:

• Caring - We are passionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of our teammates, patients, and everyone we touch.


• Fun - We choose a positive attitude every day. We use humor as a way to create a less formal, less stressful and more productive work environment.


• Committed - We are accountable and 100% committed to the Success of VTV. We are boundaryless; we are willing to take initiative to delight our customers, motivate fellow teammates and improve financial results.


• Egalitarian - We play on a team where everyone is equal, where no task is too small for any member to step up and own inside and outside their functional area.


• Excellence - We are committed to doing the extra work to be outstanding in customer service, patient care and team happiness.

Job Opportunity:

We are growing, and we are looking for a Part-Time Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team!

You Are:

• Ready to live out our core values in patient and team member interactions


• Committed to providing an excellent patient experience


• Highly organized and able to anticipate patient needs


• Able to bring a positive attitude every day


• A clear communicator, able to multitask and team-oriented

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Performing patient workups and preliminary tests including visual acuity, patient history, lensometry and other tests in accordance with protocol.


• Performing various diagnostic tests as directed, including but not limited to keratometry, topography, tonometry, pachymetry, and visual fields as indicated.


• Facilitates efficient patient flow by monitoring schedules, patient medical records, and potential schedule conflicts; resolves and communicates with OD/MD as necessary.


• Triage patient phone calls by answering questions and resolving concerns as directed to achieve patient satisfaction.


• Ensure the opening, closing, maintenance, and stocking of exam lanes, and maintain orderly work areas.


• Sending prescriptions to patients' pharmacies as requested by the doctor, and handling prior authorization requests as needed.


• Participating in regular team meetings to ensure effective team and inter-department communications.


• Actively participating in ongoing professional self-development to enhance training and skills.

You Have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent


• Preferred experience and/or training with completion of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) home study.


• Preferred experience in patient care.

Investments in YOU:

• Education Allowance


• Wellness Program paired with a Lifestyle Spending Account

Vance Thompson Vision is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for all employees.