Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs in Los Angeles, CA

De La Pena Eye Group, a Covenant Physician Partner, is looking for a Fulltime Ophthalmic Assistant to join our busy and growing team in Huntington Park, CA.

Please note the pay range for this position is $19-$22/hr.

About the Opportunity

Working Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, you have the opportunity to join a multi-site, multispecialty, state of the art group of providers that was founded in 1984. Over the past four decades DLP Eye Clinic has treated more than 400,000 patients! Some Saturday availability from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm is required, and there is frequently an opportunity for overtime.

Ophthalmic Assistants do tasks that the eye care provider can delegate to others. In addition to gathering historical medical information, they take measurements and perform ancillary tests that provide the doctor with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment. They also assist with documentation and patient services. Some Ophthalmic Technicians perform diagnostic test and assist with in-office procedures.

Travel to other De La Pena Eye Clinic sites may be required, although infrequent, throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

About the Candidate

Minimum Requirements:

• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• One (1) or more years of experience in a customer service setting, which could include a work study program, externship programs, and similar work history
• Current BLS certification or the ability to obtain BLS certification prior to start
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers, multi-line phones, and other office equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ophthalmology experience is strongly preferred
• Experience as a Retina technician is preferred
• Experience as a Medical Assistant
• Experience with EMR

• Generous paid time off in addition to national holidays, two floating holidays, and a birthday holiday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Voluntary employee and dependent life plans
• Short and Long-term disability
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account eligibility
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• $250 of professional development funds provided every year
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Invest in your future with a company match on your 401k
• Associate discounts at major retailers such as Amazon Prime, Costco, and Sam’s Club
• Travel discounts with Hertz and Liberty Mutual
• Verizon Wireless discounts
• Free legal assistance through RocketLawyer
• Pet Insurance
• RN.com subscription reimbursement
• Access to our free mental wellness program – Sibly