Medical Eye Specialists is your local team of eye care experts.
We’re ophthalmologists, optometrists, technicians and receptionists who specialize in comprehensive eye care, from annual exams and contact lens fittings to medical and surgical treatments and LASIK surgery.
We have a long history in Southwest Montana; we’re proud of our roots and we’re committed to providing excellent eye care to the communities where we work and live.
Our Current Openings
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Medical Eye Specialists is looking for a full-time patient account specialist to join our team in our ambulatory surgical center. This position is tailored to someone who thrives in a fast-paced and teamwork-oriented environment. This job consists of answering patient billing questions, interacting with insurance companies to get prior authorizations and resolve unpaid claims, posting patient and insurance payments, and billing out claims. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for insurance verification and contacting patients with out of pocket costs prior to scheduled procedures.
The ideal candidate will be reliable, able to multitask efficiently, and have excellent communication skills. You must also have exceptional attention to detail and be able to work well with others. This is an IN PERSON job in our Bozeman, MT location.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- Customer Service: at least 1 year (Preferred)
- Previous billing experience: at least 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to commute/relocate: Bozeman, MT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Ophthalmic Technician
Are you looking for an exciting new career path? No experience necessary, we provide and pay for training and certification.
Medical Eye Specialists is looking for an individual who can provide high quality, accurate and compassionate care to a diverse patient population. An Ophthalmic Technician displays high proficiency in taking patient histories and is highly organized to fully prepare the patient for their physician appointment. It is a fast-paced, hands-on, detailed-oriented position, so we are looking for applicants who thrive in this type of environment and can show our patients the care and compassion they deserve.
Example duties and responsibilities include:
- Interacts professionally and compassionately with patients daily.
- Initiates patients exams and prepares patients for physician appointments.
- Performs diagnostic testing and imaging.
- Documents symptoms, complaints, medical history, medications, allergies and reactions.
- Instructs patients on proper eye care.
- Assists physicians and other health care providers in the Ophthalmology clinic.
We offer highly competitive wages, paid vacation, education and insurance benefits, plus a generous 401K.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties: Ophthalmology
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience: Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred, but not required)
Work Location: One location-
Bozeman Office
Work Remotely: No
Optician
First Light Optical is the optical dispensary branch of Medical Eye Specialists, a high volume medical and surgical practice. We have a long history of serving the Gallatin Valley and are proud to offer premiere optical services.
Job Summary:
Guide patients through the process of selecting appropriate frames and lenses depending on specific patient needs. Must also be able to work with frame vendors and labs to get jobs submitted and dispensed in an effective manner. Perform duties required for the day-to-day function of the optical including checking in and dispensing completed jobs, answering phone calls and using EMR and point-of-sale program to complete transactions.
Location:
First Light Optical at Medical Eye Specialists in Bozeman, MT
Compensation:
- $23.50 – $28.00 per hour depending on experience and certification (ABO)
- $1000 Signing Bonus (half at the beginning of employment and half after 6-month probationary period)
- Sales Commission after a 6-month probation
- Benefits package including: Health Insurance, 401K Retirement, Glasses Stipend
Education and Experience:
- No experience is necessary, but customer service skills preferred.
- ABO certification is not necessary, but compensation will increase if obtained.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Demonstrates willingness to be a team player.
- Capacity to develop a rapport with patients of all ages and demographics to facilitate the sale of eyeglasses and accessories.
- Ability to learn electronic medical record and point of sale program
Responsibilities:
- Sale and selection of ophthalmic lenses, glasses frames and accessories.
- Ability and willingness to learn fundamentals of optics, ophthalmic lenses, fitting of frames, ophthalmic lens prescriptions and sales techniques.
- Check-in and assess quality and accuracy of jobs received, including lensometry.
- Competent at frame adjustment and measurement.
- Prepare jobs that need to be sent to the lab
- Ability to accurately and timely collect payment and input information into EMR and point-of-sale program.
Surgical Technologist
As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a critical role in supporting the surgical team and ensuring a safe, sterile environment for patients undergoing procedures. Under the supervision of nurses and physicians, you will assist with the management of surgical instruments and equipment, assist surgeons during surgical procedures, and help maintain an organized and efficient operating room.
Pay: $28.00 – $36.00 per hour
Work Location: MES Surgery Center
Reports To: Clinical Director
Classification: Non-exempt
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments based on surgeon preference cards
- Assist during procedures by passing instruments and anticipating surgical team needs
- Ensure all equipment is functional and properly sterilized using approved techniques
- Follow strict aseptic and sterile procedures at all times
- Maintain supply levels, gathering procedural supplies, and restocking as needed
- Identify and report any breaks in sterile technique or equipment issues
- Participate in ongoing training, safety, and quality improvement programs
- Keep accurate instrument logs and update surgeon preference cards
- Communicate effectively and professionally with staff, physicians, and patients
- Assist with sterile processing of instruments as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Surgical Technologist Experience and training (Formal or OTJ)
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or completion upon hire
- Strong ethical and professional conduct
Preferred:
- Two or more years of OR experience
- Experience in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)
- Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program (CST)
- Experience in Ophthalmology
Essential Skills & Attributes:
- Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity
- Strong organizational skills with minimal supervision needed
- Dependable, punctual, and able to follow instructions
- Physically capable of standing for extended periods, lifting equipment, and responding quickly to emergencies
- Committed to maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality
This position is essential to the safe and effective delivery of surgical care and offers a dynamic, team-oriented work environment.
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