Floating Medical Assistant

Company: Northeastern Eye Institute
Location: Montrose
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Join us at Northeastern Eye Institute as a Medical Assistant that spends time at our Montrose and Tunkhannock locations! Established in 1984, Northeastern Eye Institute is known as a pioneer in the areas of vision correction. We continuously integrate new technology into our practices, enabling us to provide the safest and most effective vision correction and vision-saving procedures available. Our multi-specialty Ophthalmology practice has fifteen office locations. Our doctors and physicians provide full service medical and surgical care including routine eye care, retina, glaucoma, and corneal disease. We take pride in offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) plan. As a Medical Assistant you will be rewarded with career growth opportunities!Duties include obtaining history, medication list, chief complaint and performing preliminary testing before the patient sees the doctor. Experience preferred, but will train.**The position of Medical Assistant is one that travels between Montrose and Tunkhannock as necessary**Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with patient care and eye examinations.
• Taking patient histories and assisting patients in frame selection.
• Educating patients on the care and maintenance of contact lenses.
• Explaining the testing process to patients, preparing them, and administering tests on visual capabilities.
• Keeping records and inventory and taking notes during examinations.
• Performing minor repairs on broken or damaged glasses.
• Performing minor maintenance and repairs on examination equipment.Requirements:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to other practices (locally).
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Self-motivation, and ability to work under pressure.
  • An Associate's degree as an Optometric Technician is a PLUS!
  • An Optometric Technician Certification is a PLUS!We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Keywords: Northeastern Eye Institute, Scranton , Floating Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Montrose, Pennsylvania