optician/optometric technician

A professional Optometry Office Located in Mercer Island looking for an Optician/Medical Administrative Assistant with an optical background.
We're looking for a reliable team player who wants to grow with the practice longterm. We are looking for coverage 4-5 days a week. Also must work Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Depending on performance and availability more hours may be available if candidate desires.
We are looking for an individual with:
· A warm, engaging, friendly, professional personality to greet and help patients. No experience required. We are willing to train.
· Must be able to mutli-task, problem solve and be detail oriented.
· Must be able to work independently and also cohesively with fellow team members in the office.
· Must have at least 2 years of post-high school education or work experience after high school.
Basic Job Description:
· Receive incoming telephone calls, place calls, and document in phone log. · Schedule and reschedule appointments.
· Obtain preauthorization for services and procedures when necessary.
· Greet patients in a friendly professional manner.
· Prepare and post transactions on daily log and account ledger.
· Collects payments from patients.
· Reconcile daily receipts received.
· Help with patient care/pre-testing, which includes: operating optometric equipment, inputting patient data into electronic medical records, and maintaining professional rapport with patients.
· Help with ophthalmic selection and dispensing of eye wear and frames, as well as ordering and billing. We are willing to train.

The vision of our practice is to provide a place that is warm, fun, and engaging for our employees to work. We want our employees to feel personally engrossed in providing the best care possible to our patients and to feel personally involved in the success of our practice. If interested in the position, please email and attach an updated resume to the email listed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $28