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About the Practice:Heaton Eye Associates has been serving East Texas vision needs for more than 40 years, with three locations offering state-of-the-art technology and services, including primary vision care, pediatrics, oculoplastic, glaucoma, cosmetic, and world-class laser surgery. Recently, Heaton Eye was named Best Place in East Texas to have LASIK by Tyler Morning Telegraph readers. Our dedicated physicians strive to enhance the quality of our patient's lives by providing reassurance, improving and maintaining vision, and preventing blindness through treatment and education.
About the Area:Our East Texas locations in Tyler, Longview and Athens offer year-round activities the entire family can enjoy. In Longview, you can experience Texas' rich history and culture. Tyler is surrounded by 25 prime sporting lakes, offering wonderful opportunities for fishing and boating. In the spring, Tyler residents enjoy the colorful spring flowers. Athens, whose tag line is Hamburgers-Heritage-Texas, has the charm of a small, southern town while still retaining many qualities of a larger city and is home to the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society.
We are looking for a customer service-oriented Medical Assistant or LVN to work on our LASIK surgery TEAM! You will meet with each patient before surgery to discuss pre- and post-op expectations while administering eye drops and oral sedation. You will assist the Refractive Surgery team during LASIK surgery and will help support the surgery counselors during non-surgery days. This position is also responsible for maintaining the medical supplies and inventory, ensuring we follow the latest regulations and requirements.
Certifications/Licensures:
Current TX MA, or LVN Licensure
Preferred CPR and/or must obtain CPR
Experience:
1-year experience working in medical practice/hospital
Preferred pre-op and post-op experience
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent, Certified Medical Assistant, LVN Vocation Program or Associate Degree in Nursing
Qualifications and Skills:
About the Practice:Heaton Eye Associates has been serving East Texas vision needs for more than 40 years, with three locations offering state-of-the-art technology and services, including primary vision care, pediatrics, oculoplastic, glaucoma, cosmetic, and world-class laser surgery. Recently, Heaton Eye was named Best Place in East Texas to have LASIK by Tyler Morning Telegraph readers. Our dedicated physicians strive to enhance the quality of our patient's lives by providing reassurance, improving and maintaining vision, and preventing blindness through treatment and education.
About the Area:Our East Texas locations in Tyler, Longview and Athens offer year-round activities the entire family can enjoy. In Longview, you can experience Texas' rich history and culture. Tyler is surrounded by 25 prime sporting lakes, offering wonderful opportunities for fishing and boating. In the spring, Tyler residents enjoy the colorful spring flowers. Athens, whose tag line is Hamburgers-Heritage-Texas, has the charm of a small, southern town while still retaining many qualities of a larger city and is home to the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society.
We are looking for a customer service-oriented Medical Assistant or LVN to work on our LASIK surgery TEAM! You will meet with each patient before surgery to discuss pre- and post-op expectations while administering eye drops and oral sedation. You will assist the Refractive Surgery team during LASIK surgery and will help support the surgery counselors during non-surgery days. This position is also responsible for maintaining the medical supplies and inventory, ensuring we follow the latest regulations and requirements.
Certifications/Licensures:
Current TX MA, or LVN Licensure
Preferred CPR and/or must obtain CPR
Experience:
1-year experience working in medical practice/hospital
Preferred pre-op and post-op experience
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent, Certified Medical Assistant, LVN Vocation Program or Associate Degree in Nursing
Qualifications and Skills:
- Excel Spreadsheet
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Preferred Patient Management Software
- Minimum 50 WPM
- 10 Key by touch preferred
- Preferred LASIK Counseling
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Organizational skills
