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Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2009 and we were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay' by the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years.
The Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
• 21 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
• 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Gym Membership Discounts at Active Wellness Center and 24-Hour Fitness!
• 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
• Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)
Summary: The Optometry Assistant Scribe works closely with the Optometrist to perform all clerical and information technology functions for the Optometrist, including assuming primary responsibility for the operation of the electronic health record in collaboration with the Optometrist during the visit. The Scribe's primary goal is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Optometrist.
In addition to scribing, the Optometry Assistant performs a variety of tasks that support the patient's optometry visit, including preparing exam schedules, chart preparation, readying exam rooms, greeting patients and performing basic vision tests. When fully trained, the Optometry Assistant may also provide direct optical (eye wear) services to patients.
Areas of Responsibility:
• Familiar with the navigation of the electronic health record, CompuLink and/or other software applications used by the Optometrist, including full facility with any provider-specific interfaces.
• Prepares treatment rooms, equipment and supplies in a timely manner to ensure optimum flow
• Manage trial contact lenses ("diagnostics")
• Accurately transcribes all clinical data, lab or other test results and the interpretation of the results by the clinician
• Complete pre-testing work-up as needed, including but not limited to: cleaning exam rooms and equipment, Blood Pressure, Pulse, Auto-refractor, Fields, neutralizing glasses, Color Test, OCT/HVF, Fundus Photography.
Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of optometry experience preferred; 2+ years of customer experience required
• Paraoptometric certification preferred
• Courses in Ocular Anatomy and diseases of the eye preferred
Language Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and requests from patients, co-workers, and others as necessary. Bilingual in English and Spanish; verbal required, written preferred.
Salary Scale: $22/hr. to $23/hr.
Petaluma health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Petaluma health Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2009 and we were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay' by the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years.
The Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
• 21 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
• 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Gym Membership Discounts at Active Wellness Center and 24-Hour Fitness!
• 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
• Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)
Summary: The Optometry Assistant Scribe works closely with the Optometrist to perform all clerical and information technology functions for the Optometrist, including assuming primary responsibility for the operation of the electronic health record in collaboration with the Optometrist during the visit. The Scribe's primary goal is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Optometrist.
In addition to scribing, the Optometry Assistant performs a variety of tasks that support the patient's optometry visit, including preparing exam schedules, chart preparation, readying exam rooms, greeting patients and performing basic vision tests. When fully trained, the Optometry Assistant may also provide direct optical (eye wear) services to patients.
Areas of Responsibility:
• Familiar with the navigation of the electronic health record, CompuLink and/or other software applications used by the Optometrist, including full facility with any provider-specific interfaces.
• Prepares treatment rooms, equipment and supplies in a timely manner to ensure optimum flow
• Manage trial contact lenses ("diagnostics")
• Accurately transcribes all clinical data, lab or other test results and the interpretation of the results by the clinician
• Complete pre-testing work-up as needed, including but not limited to: cleaning exam rooms and equipment, Blood Pressure, Pulse, Auto-refractor, Fields, neutralizing glasses, Color Test, OCT/HVF, Fundus Photography.
Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of optometry experience preferred; 2+ years of customer experience required
• Paraoptometric certification preferred
• Courses in Ocular Anatomy and diseases of the eye preferred
Language Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and requests from patients, co-workers, and others as necessary. Bilingual in English and Spanish; verbal required, written preferred.
Salary Scale: $22/hr. to $23/hr.
Petaluma health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Petaluma health Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
