Job Details
Job Details
Job Location
STW - Stillwater - Stillwater, MN
Position Type
Full Time
Description
Are you looking to start a career in healthcare working directly with a provider? Come join our Clinical Assistant team. No experience required!
The Clinical Assistant assists providers in day-to-day clinic flow and delivering the highest standards of patient care by documenting the patient's exam into the electronic health record and assist with patient education and communication. This position will perform diagnostic testing and assist with in-office procedures as directed. This position will assist with internal and external communication to patients and/or as part of the provider care team.
Clinical Assistant Essential Functions
- Assists with patient flow through clinic by greeting and rooming patients, scribing and walking patients to appropriate department (front desk, technicians, and patient care coordinators) to complete patient visit.
- Documents patient exams in electronic health record, noting specifically the exam components, diagnoses, treatment plans, orders, medications, return to clinic orders and coding of visit and charges are accurate as directed by the physician.
- Assists with diagnostic testing including but not limited to visual field tests, photos, and OCT imaging.
- Provides patient and family counseling and education as needed.
- Dispense medication prescriptions or over the counter samples as directed by the physician.
- Travels with physician to various sites to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
- Must be willing and able to work a variety of hours and work in the various locations as needed.
QualificationsEducation & Licensing- High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
Experience- 1-2 years experience in an ophthalmology or optometry practice preferred
- 1-2 years experience with previous electronic medical record experience (NextGen) preferred
Comprehensive Benefits Package- Health insurance (free premium plan option for employee only coverage)
- Dental insurance
- Employer paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefit
- Employee assistance program (EAP) benefit
- Company matched 401(k) plan
- Flex spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage
- PTO Accrual begins on Date of Hire
- Floating Holiday Day
- Annual Scrubs allowance for clinic employees
- Free annual eye exams for you and your immediate family
- Significant discounts on our services and products for employee and immediate family members
Job Type: Full-time
Associated Eye Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer