Optometric Assistant in Augusta, ME
Description
Full-time, Contract to Hire opportunity! Monday through Thursday, 7:45 am to 4:45 pm, Friday, 7:45 am to 1:00 pm; 35 - 40 hours/week.

You will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient operation of the office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, communication and education. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.

Position will entail:

Ensure patient schedule flows smoothly; begin patient exams on time and perform them in a timely manner; communicate with Dr's and other staff to ensure optimum efficiency
Keep exam rooms, pre-testing rooms and other patient areas neat and clean
Ensure instruments are in good working condition; perform maintenance and repairs as needed, or arrange for repairs as appropriate
Maintain appropriate medical supply levels in all exam rooms, ordering supplies as necessary
Back-up to Front Desk; take calls, set-up appt's, check-in patients
Intake thorough medical, social and family history
Other duties as assigned

No optometry experience is needed, although a medical background would be a plus! Solid data entry skills, friendly and professional, as well as a mature work ethic and reliability is a must! If this sounds like the perfect job for you, send your resume for consideration today!

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Requirements
Two good employment references; Mature work ethic; HS Diploma or equivalent