Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology - Willing to Train!

EyeCare Partners; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k matching

Paid time off & holidays

Paid maternity leave

Optical education reimbursement

Competitive base pay

Job summary

McPeak Vision Partners in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists with initial testing and patient preparation. This role offers on-site work, a Full Time schedule, and training opportunities.

You’ll work closely with doctors, staff, and patients to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality eye care. The position requires enthusiasm to learn, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to handle varied tasks including testing and data entry.

Qualifications

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training.
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change.
• Consistently creates 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing.
• Verify medical and vision insurances.
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers.
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests.
• Display a professional attitude and greet patients promptly.
• Practice urgency with patient’s and doctor’s time.

Skills

Team oriented

Patient-focused

Initiative

Adaptability

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience or training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visitwww.eyecare-partners.com.

Title: Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) - Willing to Train!
Company: McPeak Vision Partners
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Travel: There may be some travel required to our office in Glasgow; we do provide mileage reimbursement and paid travel time!

• 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

Hours:

• Full Time
• Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.
  • You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions:

• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
• Verify medical and vision insurances
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests

Company: McPeak Vision Partners
Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Department: Ophthalmology
Reports To: Clinic Supervisor
Location: This position is located in Bowling Green, KY.

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creates 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

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required

SYSTEMS A ND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

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.