MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

Illinois Eye CenterPekin, IllinoisOn-siteFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 23 hours ago

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About this role

Who we are looking for:

People who are passionate about the care of our patients. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a medical team that puts our patients first and works well with a team of professionals. Someone who wants a successful career in the eye care profession where your efforts make a difference. We want people who are tech-savvy, enthusiastic, cares about others, and wants to work in a fast paced and fun environment.

Benefits:

We have an excellent benefit package (some benefits are dependent on full time or part time status) including:

- Paid time off

- Paid holidays

- Insurance - health, dental, group term life, and short-term disability

- Uniform allowance

- Jury duty pay

- Traditional and Roth 401k with match

- Profit sharing contribution

- Awards program

- Continued education & advanced training opportunities

- Employee discounts

This is a 40 hour per week position.

Work hours are somewhere between 7 am and 5:30 pm dependent on the position and patient needs. Some positions may work on a Saturday rotation with hours between 7 am and 12 pm.

This position may require traveling to all of our locations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for accurate documentation of data collected, diagnosis made and treatment initiated. This includes exam, tests, prescriptions & recommendations. Provide chair side doctor assistance & administer treatment ordered by doctor. Prepare exam rooms and assist in patient education regarding medications and procedures.

Education & Experience:

- High school diploma or GED equivalent.

- Basic writing and English skills.

- Medical office experience preferred.

- Pleasant personality & disposition.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

- Must possess good communication skills.

- Be well organized.

- Ability to take directions.

- Team player.

- Flexible with hours.

- Ability to plan ahead.

- Must be courteous and have a pleasing personality when working with patients.

- Ability to read and comprehend, write legibly, spell correctly, and proof read.

- Ability to learn medical terminology and ophthalmic terminology and retain.

- Ability to work with all age groups.

- Basic computer skills – log on, find basic information from patient system, type at least 30 wpm

- Basic math skills