Pre-professional medical assistant position
Searching for candidates who have their Bachelor’s degree and are looking for health care experience during a gap year(s) and can commit to a 1-2 year full time position. Would also consider candidates who are interested in working part time while they are in school (George Mason is very close to our office). This would be an ideal position for candidates considering medical school, optometry school, or some other health graduate program.
Will gain valuable hands on experience in a busy, reputable, privately owned Optometric office performing detailed medical histories, conducting diagnostic tests, testing eye function, instructing patients in insertion and removal of contact lenses, scheduling appointments, etc. Assistant will also have the opportunity to learn directly from top Doctors in the field who would be happy to review cases and explain pathology found on scans and images.
Our practice is on the cutting edge of medical eye care- We treat glaucoma, remove foreign bodies, treat dry eye with advanced in office procedures, fit specialty contact lenses for corneal disease, and prescribe myopia control for children to slow the progression of nearsightedness. We have the advanced technology to support us in this such as a Virtual Reality Visual Field Tester (which you would learn to administer), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment, etc.
We are looking someone who is friendly, self-motivated, eager to learn and has great communication and organizational skills. Excellent customer service and dependability are a must. Training will be provided. Hours are full time. Positive, fun and supportive work environment. We are happy to assist with letters of recommendation and want to support you in your ultimate professional goals.