Heaton Eye Associates has been serving East Texas vision needs for more than 40 years, with three locations offering state-of-the-art technology and services, including primary vision care, pediatrics, oculoplastic, glaucoma, cosmetic, and world-class laser surgery. Recently, Heaton Eye was named Best Place in East Texas to have LASIK by Tyler Morning Telegraph readers. Our dedicated physicians strive to enhance the quality of our patient's lives by providing reassurance, improving and maintaining vision, and preventing blindness through treatment and education.
About the Area:
Our East Texas locations in Tyler, Longview and Athens offer year-round activities the entire family can enjoy. In Longview, you can experience Texas' rich history and culture. Tyler is surrounded by 25 prime sporting lakes, offering wonderful opportunities for fishing and boating. In the spring, Tyler residents enjoy the colorful spring flowers. Athens, whose tag line is Hamburgers-Heritage-Texas, has the charm of a small, southern town while still retaining many qualities of a larger city and is home to the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society.
We are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant who takes pride in their work, loves to be of servitude to others, a great TEAM player, and an open-growth mindset. If you’re looking for a career where you’re given the opportunity to grow, serve others, and work with an amazing TEAM- this is the career for you.
Job Summary: Responsible for obtaining and documenting necessary medical history, as well as performing ophthalmic testing as needed or requested by physician. Maintaining efficient business functions for optimal daily operations of the clinic.
Certifications/Licensures: Preferred COA, but not required. (We will help you get certified if you aren't already).
Experience: Preferred 2 years previous ophthalmic or optometric patient care or medical office, but we are willing to train the right candidate without this experience.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent/Preferred associate degree
Job Duties Include:
Patient workups – obtain and document exam information, perform testing prior to the exam
Special testing as ordered by Physician
Return patient phone calls
Scribing for the doctor(s)
Report completion
Protects patients' rights by maintaining the confidentiality of personal and financial information.
Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Extraordinary Customer Service and Team Member Relations – REQUIRED!
Medical experience is a plus, but not required
Multiline phone system experience preferred
Willingness to grow
Driven, responsible, take ownership of the position
Professional appearance
Computer skills
Multitasking
Time management
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Valid driver’s license
Benefits:
Affordable Health and Dental
Vision Care
Life Insurance
PTO
401K
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care
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