Medical Assistant - M-F, full benefits, 401k, national growth opportunities!

Tidewater Eye Centers; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant for its Portsmouth office. This role involves patient interaction, performing essential tests, and assisting ophthalmologists, with comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance and 401k matching. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and preferably COA certification, alongside a passion for patient care.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Optical Education Reimbursement

Competitive Base Pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred COA or COT certification.
• At least one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service during patient encounters.
• Record and verify patient information accurately.
• Perform diagnostic tests and assist with patient examinations.

Skills

Customer service

Dilation

Refraction

Ocular medications knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred

Job description

Medical Assistant - M-F, full benefits, 401k, national growth opportunities!

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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.

This position requires travel to all Tidewater Eye Centers offices. We pay mileage!

Perks

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• 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

• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
• Ability to work weekends when applicable
• 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
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
  
  

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), one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred
  
  

If you need assistance with this application, please contact [phone]. Please do not contact the office directly - only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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