Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant - Full benefits, No weekends, WE WILL TRAIN!

EyeCare Partners; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Technician to join their team. This role involves assisting ophthalmologists in delivering exceptional patient care, performing diagnostic tests, and ensuring efficient patient flow. You will be part of a supportive environment that values training and development, offering full benefits including medical, dental, and paid time off. If you are passionate about eye care and eager to learn, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental, 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 with one year of related experience required.
• Certification as COA or COT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service during patient encounters.
• Record patient information and assist in initial testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of eye anatomy and perform diagnostic tests.

Skills

Customer Service

Dilation

Refraction

Diagnostic Tests

Eye Anatomy Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant - Full benefits, No weekends, WE WILL TRAIN!

Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant - Full benefits, No weekends, WE WILL TRAIN!

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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.

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 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

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  Medical Practices

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