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Thank you for interest in employment with us. The following information is an overview of any and all current positions for which we are recruiting.  It also explains what we ask from aspiring candidates and our employment recruitment process. Thanks to our patients, we continue to grow and coming off the busiest year in the history of our practice. We are, thus, in the process of expanding our staff. We currently have two positions available. When applying state which position you seek. You will note that these are very similar jobs with each having a unique emphasis on some job skills.

 

Before sending your resume', please read HOW TO APPLY at the bottom of this page.    We prefer to NOT receive résumé's by mail, by fax or in person.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

  •  Are you technology driven?

  •  Are you comfortable with math?

  •  Do you embrace learning new skills?

  •  Do you desire an organized and friendly work-place with team goals?

  •  Do you like helping people?

  •  Are you looking for a career rather than a job?

  •  Do you seek a fun work environment?

  •  If so, employment with us may be the right thing for you!

  • We seek energetic and ambitious individuals who are outgoing, FRIENDLY, proud of their work and enjoy interacting with the public. We keep an upbeat and happy working environment and strive to surround ourselves with staff members espousing a similar attitude. Employee must be a TEAM PLAYER who is responsible for their own work and requires minimal supervision. Due to the nature of our mission, low employee turnover is necessary. This position is a fast paced one which necessitates the need for excellent communication skills. Due to the growing involvement of technology in eye care, especially computer based technology, basic COMPUTER LITERACY IS REQUIRED.   It is also very important that your work be done efficiently and without error. Comfort with MATH is ESSENTIAL. Although experience does count, previous health care, optical, and/or office experience is not necessary. If you are looking for a career that will give you fulfillment helping people with their eyesight and thus their quality of life, then employment with us for you! 

     

    OUR GOALS AND PHILOSOPHY FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

    It is our goal to provide excellence in eye care. We strive to "Do It Right The First Time" and to nurture the trust every patient gives us thus forging a bond that will result in a lifelong doctor-patient relationship. For this to succeed, a close relationship must exist between all TEAM members of our staff. They must be able to thoroughly follow directions. They must also, in their own way, contribute to the overall betterment of our practice. We do not expect perfection from the start. We do, however, expect a willingness for every team member to learn and expand their capabilities. It is our goal as an office to EXCEED OUR PATIENTS EXPECTATION EVERYDAY!

    OUR LOCATIONS

    From time to time, we hire additional staff members specifically for one of our two office locations. Individuals with the flexibility to work at either facility is an asset but not a requirement unless posted as such in the specific job description. Our staff is comprised of both part-time and full-time positions.

     

     

      CURRENT POSITIONS

     

      SALEM OFFICE  - OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT (with emphasis on insurance aging) - full time - approximately 36-38 hours per week - Full job description and benefits will be presented during interviews. Previous health care and / or eye care experience are not a requirement. This position will also have a primary focus on insurance aging tracking under the direction of our Office Manager

    JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

    [PATIENT APPOINTMENT MANAGEMENT]

                                    Schedule, confirm and rearrange appointments and confirm

                                    Contacting and Follow-up on missed appointments

                                    Recalling patients by phone and mail  - review charts monthly to create recall phone list

                                    Assist Patient Follow-up phone calls from TO DO section of patient record

     

    [RECEPTIONIST & PHONE SKILLS]

                 Greet and register incoming patients

                                    Update Insurance card and patient demographics

                                    Answer phone lines and Intercom

     [CLERICAL]

                 Mail Welcome Letters and other correspondence

                                    In Office printing

                                    Assist Doctor in personal or civic related correspondence

                                    Assisting in statement mailing

                                    Assisting in recall mailing

    [BILLING]

                                         Insurance billing of new claims / electronically and via paper

                 Daily Computer Billing / Posting Payments                             

                           Assist with Insurance rebilling in conjunction with office manager

    [OPTICAL & DISPENSARY]

                 Organization of Optical Dispensary

                 Styling, adjustment & repair of eyeglass frames

                 Ordering glasses & contacts

                 Process new inventory

      

     BENEFITS OVERVIEW1                                        

    *        HEALTH INSURANCE:                              YES

    *        RETIREMENT:                                          NONE

    *        PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:                    YES 

    *        OPTICAL BENEFITS:                                 YES 

    *        VACATION/PAID PERSONAL TIME:           YES 

                                    1 Complete details of your benefits package will be available at the time of your interview

     

     

      SALEM OFFICE  - OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT - (with emphasis on optical) full time - approximately 36-38 hours per week - Full job description and benefits will be presented during interviews. Previous health care and / or eye care experience are not a requirement. 

    JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

    [PATIENT APPOINTMENT MANAGEMENT]

                                    Schedule, confirm and rearrange appointments and confirm

                                    Contacting and Follow-up on missed appointments

                                    Recalling patients by phone and mail  - review charts monthly to create recall phone list

                                    Assist Patient Follow-up phone calls from TO DO section of patient record

     

    [RECEPTIONIST & PHONE SKILLS]

                 Greet and register incoming patients

                                    Update Insurance card and patient demographics

                                    Answer phone lines and Intercom

     [CLERICAL]

                 Mail Welcome Letters and other correspondence

                                    In Office printing

                                    Assist Doctor in personal or civic related correspondence

                                    Assisting in statement mailing

                                    Assisting in recall mailing

    [BILLING]

                                         Insurance billing of new claims / electronically and via paper

                 Daily Computer Billing / Posting Payments                             

                           Assist with Insurance rebilling in conjunction with office manager

    [OPTICAL & DISPENSARY]

                 Organization of Optical Dispensary

                 Styling, adjustment & repair of eyeglass frames

                 Ordering glasses & contacts

                 Process new inventory

                    Edging glasses in Optical Lab (hands on training provided)

      

     BENEFITS OVERVIEW1                                        

    *        HEALTH INSURANCE:                              YES

    *        RETIREMENT:                                          NONE

    *        PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:                    YES 

    *        OPTICAL BENEFITS:                                 YES 

    *        VACATION/PAID PERSONAL TIME:           YES 

                                    1 Complete details of your benefits package will be available at the time of your interview

    HOW TO APPLY

    If you are currently in the job market and feel that employment at our offices would appeal to you, send your resume' and references via e-mail to Dr. Audia   We prefer to NOT receive résumé's by mail, by fax or in person. . All information will be treated in confidence.

     

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    After receiving your information, candidates may be invited to complete an electronic application.  Next, select applicants are invited to an interview with one to two of our staff. . Subsequently, a second skills based interview can follow.  The final step for candidates progressing is a shadow session during which you spend time with a designated mentor. witnessing your position in action!

     

                                

     

           Dr. Joseph Audia  Rt. 1  Box 75-4   Salem, WV 26426  304-782-1005                         Dr. Joseph Audia   1403 East Pearl Street    Harrisville, WV 26362   304-643-2117
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