Medical Assistant - Naperville, United States - Wheaton Eye Clinic LTD

Wheaton Eye Clinic LTD

Verified Company

Naperville, United States

6 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

About Wheaton Eye Clinic

Founded over 80 years ago, the Wheaton Eye Clinic is a nationally recognized multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice that spans the western suburbs of Chicago and is the largest independent ophthalmology clinic in the Midwest.

We pride ourselves on serving the community both as a caring eye care provider and as a reputable employer.

Our offices are located in Wheaton, Naperville, Hinsdale, Saint Charles, Bartlett, and Plainfield and an ophthalmology-specific ambulatory surgery center at the main office in Wheaton.

We currently have 34 ophthalmologists and 6 optometrists in every ophthalmic subspecialty are highly respected in the region and have superb relationships with referring colleagues and health systems.

Patients travel to Wheaton Eye Clinic from throughout Northern Illinois, as well as from across the United States.

Our referring physicians locally, across the United States, and from many international countries, send their patients to Wheaton Eye Clinic because of its unwavering reputation for exceptional patient care.

More than 170,000 patient visits occur each year. Our mission at Wheaton Eye Clinic is to provide comprehensive eye care services of the highest quality and value.

This dedication to excellence is founded on how we strive to surpass each patient's expectations in the delivery of competent, timely, and compassionate eye care.

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting patients through the course of eye examination and treatment
Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures
Perform all areas of history taking, patient "work up", and diagnostic testing
Assists in minor surgical procedures
Provides patient education per doctors' instructions
Monitor/maintain exam room and diagnostic instrument supplies
Handle pharmacy calls
Returns patient calls
Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED
Strong verbal and written communications, and active listening skills
Solid patient skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient manner
Ability to perform basic math
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to complete and maintain workflow
Ability to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others
EPIC EMR experience preferred
Must work every other Saturday

We offer a competitive salary, benefit package and generous 401k program

EOE