Medical Assistant - Part Time

Medical Assistant – Part Time – Willing to Train!

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• Job Title: Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) – Part Time
• Company: Retina Vitreous Associates
• Location: Lima, OH 45805
• Travel: Travel to other offices required; mileage reimbursed
• Training Provided: No medical/eye care experience required

• Part Time – 24 hours a week
• Our offices are open Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Availability on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays required; occasional earlier/later hours may be needed

• High school diploma or GED
• Favorable result on background check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

• Facilitate patient flow
• Assist the doctor with preliminary testing
• Verify medical and vision insurance
• Communicate effectively with patients, doctors, and managers
• Answer inquiries via phone, email, or in person

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Practice urgency for patients, doctors, and schedule
• Comply with all company policies, including HIPAA
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient
• Record medical history, current medications, and confirm purpose of visit
• Record all data in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR)
• Check condition of patient’s eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Perform dilation, refraction, pressure checks, and various diagnostic tests (visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, topography)
• Demonstrate working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications
• Handle 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
• Creates a positive work environment by being team‑oriented and patient‑focused
• Interacts with all levels of employees courteously and professionally
• Willing to work over 40 hours when needed to meet business needs
• Reliable transportation for multiple locations with minimal notice

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

• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred but not required

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Variety of physical activities: frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), standing (50%); regular bending, stooping, reaching (25–50%)
• Lifts, carries, pushes, pulls up to 25 lb
• Strong fine motor skills; full use of hands required for constant grasping, writing/typing, and technology use
• Visual and auditory acuity required 100% of time
• Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227‑2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only 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 attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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