We are looking for a medical assistant with experience working in a healthcare setting to join our team. This position will assist our General Surgeons in their busy office practice including but not limited to rooming patients, taking vitals, returning patient phone calls, scheduling surgeries, assisting with form completion and insurance authorizations. Knowledge of computers is a must because we use an electronic medical record and accurate data entry is an expectation for this position. This position is full-time Monday-Friday (38 hours/week) with medical and dental benefits, pension after one year and no working nights, major holidays or weekends. Medical experience/knowledge is preferred. 

Company Description

Come join our state-of-the-art medical eye care practice. Become a part of something special, where we are a daily part of helping people discover, overcome, and learn to be the best they can be with the best vision we can help them achieve. We are looking for a friendly, goal oriented person to join our team of Ophthalmic Technicians. We have talented surgeons backed by a well-educated, friendly & caring staff. The Eye Clinic Surgicenter is located in Billings, MT, and is dedicated to improving the vision of our patients.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Ophthalmic Technician. This position requires a nurse to doctor mentality to prepare the patient to see the doctor. The Ophthalmic Technician will be responsible for performing patient work-ups, visual field testing, OCT testing, visual acuity testing, tonometry, pachymetry, corneal topography, fundus photography, scribing for the physician, and assisting in minor surgeries such as LASIK.

Qualifications

• Experience in Optometry, Ophthalmology, or medicine
• Skills in scribing for physicians
• Experience in patient work-ups
• Ability to perform diagnostic testing:  visual field testing, OCT testing, visual acuity testing, tonometry, pachymetry, and corneal topography
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Strong follow-up skills
• Must show empathy and compassion
• Self motivated and team oriented
• Friendly personality
• Familiarity with EMR software
• Certification from JCAHPO or willingness to obtain certification (not required but highly encouraged)
• Experience in the field or related field is desirable

Hours may vary. 700a-600p M-F. No Weekends (unless special function). Usually a steady 40 hr / week depending on doctors schedules.

Travel to satellite offices (Red Lodge, MT, Thermopolis, WY, Lander, WY) (rotates with other technicians)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Employment Type Full-time

Experience: Ophthalmology / Optometry: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

EEOC, Drug Screen including Marijuana (as it's federally illeagl) will be done upon hire,  COVID vaccine is not required currently for employement (but proof or excemption may be requested for CDC required report).

A BACKGROUND CHECK and DRUG SCREEN will be administered.(marijuana is federally illegal therefor unacceptable)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Great career opportunity awaits you!

Come join our state-of-the-art medical eye care practice.   Become a part of something special, we are a daily part of helping people discover,  overcome,  and learn to be the best they can be with the best vision we can help them achieve.  Looking for a friendly, goal oriented person to join our team of Ophthalmic Surgical Team. We have talented surgeons backed by a well-educated, friendly & caring staff.

Experience in Sterile Technique, Operating rooms, and/or Clean enviornments is a plus (but will train the right person)

Duties: Assist with all phases of surgery, Understand Sterile technique, Perform enviornmental cleaning in OR's within our ASCs, Set out supplies and instruments, Hand sterile instruments to surgeon's during cases, Clean and sterize instruments, stock supplies, assist staff and visiting surgeons, and strict HIPAA adherence. ++

This is a career position, not just a job. 

Requirements:

* Detail oriented and highly organized
* Multi-tasker
* Strong customer service
* Strong phone skills & strong follow-up skills·
* Hard working
* Critical thinking
* Must be able to work in a team environment and independently 
* Must show empathy & compassion 
* Self motivated
* Team oriented
* Friendly Personality
* Thrives in a fast paced environment
* Computer skills a must (Electronic Health Records) - most charting is done by RN's
* May Handle Post op for surgical cases
* Accountable - Attendance is HUGE

Hours may vary 630-600p M-W/Th  No Weekends scheduled unless special function. Usually a 20-30 hr / week depending on doctors schedules. 

Travel to satellite offices (Thermopolis, WY & Lander, WY)  (rotates among Surgical Techs)

A BACKGROUND CHECK and DRUG SCREEN will be administered. (Including Marijuana as it's federally illegal)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employee