Why VTV:
At Vance Thompson Vision, our vision is to create, protect, and maintain clear vision for a lifetime. As a global industry leader in vision surgery, the Vance Thompson Vision team has performed more than 100,000 procedures and participated in over 100 FDA-monitored clinical trials. If you enjoy a fast-paced, innovative, and fun working environment, apply with us today!
Our core values that provide our foundation:
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Caring - We are passionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of our teammates, patients, and everyone we touch.
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Fun - We choose a positive attitude every day. We use humor as a way to create a less formal, less stressful and more productive work environment.
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Committed - We are accountable and 100% committed to the Success of VTV. We are boundaryless; we are willing to take initiative to delight our customers, motivate fellow teammates and improve financial results.
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Egalitarian - We play on a team where everyone is equal, where no task is too small for any member to step up and own inside and outside their functional area.
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Excellence - We are committed to doing the extra work to be outstanding in customer service, patient care and team happiness.
Job Opportunity:
We are growing and we are looking for an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team!
You Are:
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Ready to live out our core values in patient and team member interactions
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Committed to providing an excellent patient experience
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Highly organized and able to anticipate patient needs
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Able to bring a positive attitude everyday
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A clear communicator, able to multitask and team oriented
You Will Make an Impact By:
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Performing patient workups and preliminary tests including visual acuity, patient history, lensometry and other tests in accordance with protocol.
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Performing various diagnostic tests as directed, but not limited to, keratometry, topography, tonometry, pachymetry and visual fields as indicated.
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Facilitates efficient patient flow by monitoring schedules, patient medical records, and potential schedule conflicts; resolves and communicates with OD/MD as necessary.
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Triaging patient phone calls by answering questions and resolving concerns as directed to achieve patient satisfaction.
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Ensuring the opening, closing, maintenance and stocking of exam lanes and maintaining order work areas.
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Sending prescriptions to patients’ pharmacies as requested by the doctor, and handling prior authorization requests as needed.
- Participating in regular team meetings and reports team progress to ensure effective team and inter-department communications.
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Actively participating in ongoing professional self-development to enhance training and skills.
You Have:
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A high school diploma or equivalent
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Previous experience and/or training with completion of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) home study preferred.
- Previous patient care experience preferred.
Investments in YOU:
Vance Thompson Vision offers a full benefits package and competitive compensation, including:
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$150 shoe allowance for full time staff
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401k with company contributions
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Education Allowance
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Wellness Program paired with a Lifestyle Spending Account
Vance Thompson Vision is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for all employees.