Optometric Medical Assistant & Patient Care Tech

EyeCare Partners; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k matching

PTO & holidays

Maternity leave

Employee discounts

Competitive pay

Job summary

Clarkson Eyecare in Chesterfield, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant (Optometric Technician) to support doctors with preliminary testing and patient care. The role requires strong communication with patients and team members, as well as accurate handling of testing procedures.

The position is full-time with standard office hours; prior ophthalmic or medical office experience is preferred. A high school diploma or GED is required and a background check is necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients.
• Previous medical office or ophthalmic experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and HIPAA awareness.

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.
• Operate testing equipment per scripts.

Skills

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Clarkson Eyecare in Chesterfield, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant (Optometric Technician) to support doctors with preliminary testing and patient care. The role requires strong communication with patients and team members, as well as accurate handling of testing procedures.

The position is full-time with standard office hours; prior ophthalmic or medical office experience is preferred. A high school diploma or GED is required and a background check is necessary.