Optometric Technician/Medical Assistant

Cascade Eye Center (a member of Vision Source)

Job Description:

Cascade Eye Center is a multi-doctor optometry clinic looking for a highly motivated individual to fill our optometric technician/medical assistant position. Applicant must have superb customer service skills, highly motivated, and work well in a team environment for a busy office. Experience is preferred, but not required. We are willing to train. We are primarily looking to fill a full-time position (36-40 hours per week), but a part time position is also available for the right candidate (20-30 hours per week).

Primary Responsibilities:

Chair-side assisting/medical scribing with the doctor during patient exams Data entry of patient's medical information Ordering and sales of contact lenses Assisting with medical diagnosis coding (ICD-10) Performing imaging of patient's eyes

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.

Experience:

1 year of optometry/opthalmology technician or medical assistant experience preferred, but not required. 1 year customer service experience preferred, but not required. Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.

Benefits:

We offer competitive wages with health insurance, vision benefits, 401K matching, and paid-time off. Wages depend on experience level. Future opportunity for 4-day work weeks if available.

About us:

Cascade Eye Center has been a leading provider of optometry services and vision care products in the Yakima community since 1965. We are eight-time winners of the Yakima Herald Republic Reader's Choice Best of Yakima Awards, including "Best Vision Care" for 2024, and the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Yakima Chamber of Commerce "Wellness/Healthcare Hero" Award. Our experienced eye doctors offer comprehensive vision examinations at our Yakima optometry office and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide array of eye diseases, conditions, and problems. We use advanced diagnostic technology and vision correction products and are committed to improving the quality of life of persons in the Yakima community through enhanced vision .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.50 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

Ophthalmology/Optometry:

1 year (Preferred) Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Yakima, WA 98908 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Yakima, WA 98908: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person