Medical Assistant in Optometry Practice

Door County Eye Associates is a busy optometry practice with a father/daughter doctor team. We provide full-scope medical eye care and high-quality optical products and services. We are seeking an optometric assistant with outstanding customer service and people skills, seeking long-term employment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, is able to multitask, self-motivated and a positive attitude. 

Primary Duties:

• Optometric assistant duties include:
• Ensure a positive patient experience through professional interactions
• Prepares patients for eye exams and performs pretesting for doctors  (VA, color vision, retinal photos) 
• Performing additional testing for doctors (optos, OCT, visual fields)
• Assisting front desk staff if there is time in between patients with checking charts, checking patients in and out, etc.

Hours:

• The office is open Monday 8-6 and Tuesday-Friday 8-5. This position would have one half day during the week. 
• One hour lunch break every day
• No weekend or late-night hours!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma minimum
• Strong customer service and communication skills 
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and positive attitude are a must
• Team player 
• Comfortable using computer and able to learn how to use new programs
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment 
• Preferred but not required: background in healthcare or office environment 

Benefits:

• Hourly compensation based on experience and education 
• 25 days PTO (17 days PTO + 8 holidays)
• 401K with employer match
• $400 monthly health insurance stipend 
• Life insurance
• Death and dismemberment insurance
• Short term disability 
• Quarterly bonuses based on office productivity 
• Eyecare: no cost to employee; spouse and dependent children receive one eye exam per year at no cost
• Eyewear: employees receive two pairs of glasses at no charge every year or contact lenses and one pair of glasses; spouse and dependent children receive materials at cost 
• Career development: paid continuing education in Wisconsin and potential for out-of-state/country travel