Medical Assistant- Day Shift, Full Benefits, Certification

Job Description

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.

Perks:

Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Eyecare Certification Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Competitive Base Pay

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)

Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave

Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule

Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA

Verify patient information by interviewing patient

Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit

Records all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements

Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography

Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications

General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Other Skills and Abilities

Desire to gain industry knowledge and training

Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals

Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change

Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused

Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times

Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business

Ability to work weekends when applicable

Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred

Favorable result on background check required

Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

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EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Full-time