Ophthalmic Technician Medical Assistant

Overview

Training Provided - No medical/eyecare experience required!

Eye Care Partners has partnered with iHire to reach top talent for their opening below. Eye Care 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

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician (formerly listed as Medical Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician)

Company: Retina Associates of Kentucky

Location: Ashland, KY

Travel: You will regularly travel to our other office in Paintsville, KY and occasionally Lexington, KY. Mileage is paid.

• 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

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm. You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

• 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

Company: Retina Associates of Kentucky

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician

Department: Ophthalmology

Reports To: Clinic Supervisor

Location: This position is located in Ashland, KY

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care during visits. This role handles a wide range of duties and uses equipment to perform initial testing to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
• Greet patients promptly with a professional attitude and thank them when they leave
• Maintain urgency with patient and doctor timelines
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Verify patient information by interviewing the patient
• Record medical history, current medications and purpose of visit
• Record all data in the patient’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Check eye condition by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL Master, autorefractor and topography
• Demonstrate working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• General office duties and cleaning as assigned by manager

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Team-oriented and patient-focused work ethic
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet business needs
• Reliable transportation to go to multiple locations with minimal notice

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED
• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Current COA or COT certification is preferred, but not required

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%) with occasional bending, stooping, and reaching
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs
• Fine motor skills and use of hands for grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology
• Required visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment
• Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary

If you need assistance with this application, please contact [phone removed]. Please do not contact the office directly — resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

Eye Care Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Employment Type:

Full Time