Growing private Optometry practice is looking for enthusiastic Doctor Assistants to join our team!
Primary duties include patient work-up by performing technical duties such as taking detailed patient histories, measuring visual acuity, measuring the curvature of the cornea (keratometry), dilating patients, glaucoma screening, blood pressure testing, and measuring the distance between the pupils of the eye. Additional duties include auxiliary testing (photos, OCT imaging, visual fields), and contact lens insertion/removal training.
The ideal candidate has previous ophthalmic or optometric experience or has a good understanding of medical/ocular terminology, however, willing to train the right candidate! Must have great customer service skills, a positive attitude, be able to multi-task and is self-motivated and organized. Should be comfortable with EHR and computers and be excited to participate in continuing to improve and grow the practice! As we are a small office, dependability, and willingness to learn, and grow is extremely important.
Killingly Eye Care offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes paid time off, group life insurance, medical insurance, Aflac benefits: Dental and Short term disability and more, 401(k) retirement plan, 401(k) matching up to 5%. reimbursement for professional licenses, training and education assistance, uniform reimbursement and employee discounts.
Competitive wages offered, based on experience with additional room for growth as you are willing to learn additional professional duties and certifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 -$20.00 per hour dependent on experience.
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Qualifications:
Need to be comfortable 1 on 1 with patients
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team
Basic computer skills
Must be 18 or older
Medical Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Schedule: Must be available Saturday mornings two per month from 8:00AM-12:00 PM and Tuesday evenings until 6:00 PM. The office is open Tuesday-Saturday.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Danielson, CT 06239: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Patient care: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
