Vision Center Assistant - FT in Havre, Montana at Northern Montana Hospital

About Northern Montana Hospital

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.

Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:

• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Urology
• Radiation Oncology
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology
• Optometry

About the role

The Vision Center Assistant will be responsible for answering and directing all telephone calls within the department. Assists patient in scheduling of appointment or ancillary tests, rescheduling and cancellation of appointments. Distribute written prescriptions and sample medications carefully, verifying names before dispersing. Responsible for all patient registrations. Completes cash drawer reconciliation. Follows the “Missed Appointment” procedure and take care of all no-show appointments for the day and other miscellaneous duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Keyboarding minimum of 50 WPM.
• Knowledge of 10 key.
• Ability to comprehend, retain and apply given information.
• Experience in office procedures helpful but not necessary.
• One-year experience in health care field / environment preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months of hire.

Health, dental, life, disability and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b options.

Starting pay range varies based on experience up to 10 years.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at nmhcemplsrvc@nmhcare.org or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.

NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.