Doctor's Assistant - Apache Junction, United States - Nationwide Vision

Nationwide Vision

Verified Company

Apache Junction, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Title:
Doctor's Assistant

Company:
Nationwide Vision

Location:
Apache Junction, AZ

Training Provided - No medical/eyecare experience required

Pay:
$15.50/hour with commissions

Perks:

Full Benefits Package
Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
401k + Employer Matching
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Competitive Base Pay + Bonus
Optical Education Reimbursement
Paid Maternity Leave

Hours:

Full Time
Monday-Friday 8am7pm, Saturday 8am5pm
You will not work all of these hours, but you must have open availability to work any shift within these hours.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Your own reliable transportation
Strong customer service skills
Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions:

Facilitate patient flow
Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
Verify medical and vision insurances
Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers

Full Job Description:

An (Doctor's Assistant)
Optometric Technician is a valuable asset to an Optometrist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.

This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using optical equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Optometrist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule
Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
Operate manual lensometer, autolensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)
Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip
Set phoropter to patient RX or reset to plano (per doctor's request)
Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Other Skills and Abilities

Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with mínimal notice
Ability to work weekends when applicable
Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
Consistently creating a positive work environment by being teamoriented and patientfocused
Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or oneyear related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.