Optometry Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Tests

Have2020; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending

401k

Life/disability insurance

Uniform allowances

Paid time off

Vision and optical perks

Tuition reimbursement

Internal promotability

Job summary

Dr. Black’s Eye Associates in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant (Optometry) to support patient care during eye examinations. This on-site role emphasizes accurate history taking, test support, and ensuring a smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1+ year in a medical or ophthalmic setting; strong communication and teamwork are essential. On-the-job training is provided, with a comprehensive benefits package and a friendly, patient-centered

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of experience working in a medical setting preferred.
• One or more years of experience in the optometric or ophthalmic field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquaints all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed.
• Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests.
• Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks.
• Maintains practice standards of sterile technique and infection control.
• Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated.
• Escorts all patients from the waiting room for data collection.
• Advises patients as to who will see them following testing and makes patients comfortable during wait.
• Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
• Toubleshoots instruments as necessary.
• Replaces bulbs.
• Checks connections.
• Reports instrument issues to Lead Ophthalmic Technician in a timely manner.
• Seeks guidance from more senior staff as necessary, never performing beyond capabilities.
• Maintains cleanliness in exam and procedure rooms.
• Maintains back up levels of stock in exam and procedure rooms.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Team player

Computer literacy

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dr. Black’s Eye Associates in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant (Optometry) to support patient care during eye examinations. This on-site role emphasizes accurate history taking, test support, and ensuring a smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1+ year in a medical or ophthalmic setting; strong communication and teamwork are essential. On-the-job training is provided, with a comprehensive benefits package and a friendly, patient-centered