Medical Assistant - Willing to Train!

EyeCare Partners; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of integrated eye care as a Medical Assistant in Louisville. This exciting role offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive team environment. You will facilitate patient flow, assist with preliminary testing, and ensure exceptional customer service during every interaction. With comprehensive training provided, no prior medical experience is necessary, making this a fantastic opportunity for those eager to learn and grow in the ophthalmic field. Enjoy a full benefits package, competitive pay, and the chance to travel to various locations. If you are passionate about eye care and committed to patient satisfaction, this role is for you!

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; COA or COT preferred.
• Basic computer skills and strong customer service abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow and assist doctors with preliminary testing.
• Verify medical and vision insurances and communicate effectively.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Ability to Learn and Grow

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Diagnostic Testing Equipment

Job description

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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, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Title: Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)

Company: Retina Associates of Kentucky

Location: Louisville, KY

Travel: You will regularly travel to our other offices within 1 hour of Louisville. Please only apply if you are willing to travel on a regular basis. We do pay mileage reimbursement if using personal vehicle!

Training Provided – No medical/eyecare experience required!

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

Hours

• Full Time
• Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm. You must have open availability to work any shift within these hours. 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
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions

• Facilitate patient flow
• 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

Formal 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.

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
• 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.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries
• Medical Practices