Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

VisionFirst Eye Care has a new opportunity for a certified ophthalmology assistant to join our growing team as a Clinical Coordinator.  This position will provide a high level of support to help coordinate the patient flow of a busy optometry office ensuring the highest level of patient care is provided efficiently and consistently.  Job duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the patient flow on the clinical side of the practice


• Assist with training and scheduling of clinical staff members


• Serve as a liaison for the doctors


• Ensure accurate completion of necessary paperwork, such as referrals, prior authorizations, co-management, diabetic letters, etc. 


• Help manage clinical inventory and order supplies as needed


• Able to perform all job functions on the clinical side of the practice, including pre-testing, providing technical support, providing administrative/front desk support, and ensuring the highest level of customer service and patient care is provided at all times.

Qualifications:

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is required


• At least one to two years of demonstrated success in an optometry or ophthalmology setting, preferably in a busy office


• High level of computer skills with electronic health records (EHR) familiarity


• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide the highest level of customer service


• Self-motivated, with the ability to multitask and work well in a busy office environment


• Optometry office is open Monday – Friday from 8am -6pm, and Saturdays from 8am-2pm.  Offices are closed on Sundays.

Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off including up to 3 weeks of PTO in the first year, 6 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday per year


• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401k


• Medical Insurance, including up to a $500 employer contribution to your HSA


• Dental Insurance


• Company-paid life insurance, with supplemental insurance available


• Long-term and short-term disability insurance


• Free eye exam and glasses