Clinic

Sierra Nevada Eye Center has two locations in the Reno area and is part of a large network of practices called Comprehensive EyeCare Partners.

Position Summary

An Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting ophthalmologists in providing eye care services to patients. They assist with both clinical and administrative tasks, contributing to the efficient operation of the practice.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ability to perform specialized eye exam testing while streamlining patient flow.
• Other diagnostic testing such as: Visual Aids, OCT, Corneal topography, etc...
• Providing phone support with request for prescription refills as authorized by the physician.
• Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician.
• Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, such as HIPPA guidelines, to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Assists with opening and closing duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• One-year experience in a customer facing position preferred
• Medical related experience preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Proficient in use of internet

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to stay focused

Benefits

• 15 Paid Days off in your first year
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Scrub/ Shoe allowance for applicable roles
•  Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid mileage between practices during work hour
• ORCA Pass and Free Parking where applicable
• On-going education available including certification reimbursement
• Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services