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LC Staffing Ophthalmic Assistant in Kalispell, Montana
Ophthalmic AssistantA state-of-the-art vision care center in Kalispell, Montana, is hiring an Ophthalmic Assistant. This busy office is a full-service optical and ophthalmologic surgery center, providing the community with comprehensive eye care and an individualized touch. They strive to provide the highest level of medical care in a thoughtful and personal way.This career opportunity has a path for advancement opportunities and certification training support. As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you will work directly with patients and our Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, gathering information and performing various tests to prepare patients for their exams. Responsibilities include reviewing patient history, current medications, and reasons for their visit; checking vision, pupil reactions, and for any abnormalities; performing visual field tests, motility, refracting, instilling eye drops, using a microscope, checking pressures, performing diagnostic tests, and dilating.Additional Duties:Coordinating patient schedulingGeneral office duties and assisting with paperworkLearning several different instruments/equipmentPrepping the patient for laser treatmentsPreparing patients for injections in the eye and in-office minor surgeriesQuick learner to anticipate and prepare for the day’s needsQualifications:Previous Ophthalmology/Optometry/Optical experiencePrevious healthcare experience preferred, but not requiredCustomer service skills with real compassion for patientsContinue education in ophthalmology with future goals of longevity in this careerSchedule: Monday through Friday 7:20-5:00, with 45-minute lunch breakStarting pay: Up to $18/hour, depending on experienceWhy you want this job:Long-term advancement potential: Once you have been working under the Ophthalmologist for just over 6 months you are eligible to take an open book test to begin your certification journey. After working at the clinic for a year you are eligible to take a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant test. After becoming certified you must work under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist for another year and then you are eligible to take the Certified Ophthalmic Technician test.Amazing benefits! Health insurancePaid time off, paid vacation and holidays401K match & profit sharingFlex Benefit Plan and HSADiscounted services and products for you and your familyDiscounted contact lenses and Lasik/PRK surgeryFree vision care!Get in touch! Call or text 406-752-0191 to reach Jared in our Kalispell LC Staffing Office.40152https://lcstaffing.com/jobs/ophthalmic-assistant/