Part-time Medical Assistant - Optometry Technician

Aria Care Partners; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Drive time pay

Occasional work-from-home

Job summary

Aria Care Partners seeks a part-time ophthalmic technician to support clinics across Cedar Rapids and the surrounding 3-hour radius, traveling between sites as needed.

You will arrive before the doctor to set up, transport patients, assist with vision pretesting, work with eyeglasses and scribing in the EMR, and help escort elderly clients. Mileage reimbursement, paid drive time, and occasional work-from-home opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to drive within a 3-hour radius to clinics.
• Optometry/Ophthalmic technician experience preferred but not mandatory.
• EMR documentation experience preferred (1+ years).
• Ability to transcribe basic medical notes into computer.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the clinic before the doctor to setup.
• Transport patients to and from the exam area.
• Assist the doctor with vision pretesting, working with eyeglasses and scribing as needed.

Skills

Driving

Transcribing notes

EMR documentation

Patient transport

Communication

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Description

Aria Care Partners

is the national leader in providing onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to over 3500 long-term care and skilled nursing facilities across 25 states. Aria Care Partners believes that our clinicians should be able to focus on providing the best, most comprehensive care for their patients. Our clinicians visit different skilled nursing communities daily, bringing life-affirming care to an underserved population. Our business model, innovation, customer support and teamwork deliver an unparalleled customer experience, resulting in a customer satisfaction rating of over 98%. Executing this strategic philosophy resulted in rapid company growth with revenue increases of 25%-30% annually over the last 4 years, nearly doubling the size of the company. Company values include caring fully for our customers and fellow employees, striving for excellence and continuous improvement, and excelling through the power of teamwork and collaboration. At Aria Care Partners, our mission is to enrich the quality of life for every resident with passion and compassion.

The Position

• Arrive at the clinic before the doctor to setup at the facility.
• Transport patients to and from the exam area at the facility.
• Assist the doctor with vision pretesting, working with eyeglasses and scribing as needed.

Location

This position covers their home market which includes driving up to a 3-hour radius. For locations greater than 2.5 hours, the company offers overnight lodging and meals. Mileage reimbursement is included, as well as paid time for all driving that exceeds normal commute time.

This is a part-time role, working 2 days a week

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive to clinics that are typically within a 3-hour radius. Must have reliable transportation.
• Optometry/Ophthalmic technician experience preferred but not mandatory
• Prior EMR documentation experience strongly preferred 1+ years (medications, ICD-10, preliminary findings, etc.)
• Ability to transcribe basic medical notes into computer. Training on software provided.
• Ability to escort elderly walking clients or transport clients in wheelchairs, typically weighing up to 200 pounds.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit package for you and your family, including:

• Mileage and partial paid drive time
• Portion of each day working from home

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