Optometry Assistant
Avera•Marshall, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
Accountable for assisting with the delivery of eye care to patients under the direction of an optometrist or optician, performing customer service, administrative duties and technical care.
Requirements
- The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- High School or GED Equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)
- 1-3 years Office or administrative work and/or healthcare field.
Responsibilities
- Greets, preps and gathers patient information related to medical history, medications, family history, etc. and enters into the electronic health record.
- Instructs and educates patients on eye, glasses and contact care.
- At the discretion of the provider and the prescription drug refill policy, write prescriptions and approval of drug refills.
- Assist with scheduling and reminder phone calls to patients.
- Verify charge tickets are completed for billing/coding.
Benefits
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
