Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology

Position: Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology - Willing to Train!
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. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum.

This is a full-time, long-term position. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate students that would need to work part-time during the school year.*
* Job Title:

Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)
Travel:  Travel to our other office in Mansfield will be required; we do pay mileage reimbursement!
Training Provided - No medical/eyecare experience required!

Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
~Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
~ Eyecare

Education Reimbursement
~ Full Time
Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm.
Your shifts will fall within those hours, and you may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Basic computer skills
Strong customer service skills
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
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.
Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
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
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
General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
Minimum

Required:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Minimum

Required:

One year of related experience and/or training;
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook   

This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity-including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus-is required 100% of the time. If you need assistance with this application, please contact [phone removed].

Please do not contact the office directly - only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Employment Type:

Full Time