Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology

Overview

Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) position at John-Kenyon Eye Center in Louisville, KY. Travel to other offices may be required; mileage reimbursement is provided. Training in medical/eyecare experience is highly preferred.

Job Title: Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)

Company: John Kenyon Eye Center

Location: Louisville, KY 40222

Hours: Full Time. Our offices are open Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:00pm. Some earlier/later hours may be needed.

Travel: Travel to other offices as needed; mileage reimbursement provided.

Training Provided: Medical/eye care experience highly preferred.

Perks:

• Full Benefits Package – Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Eyecare Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Base Pay
• Employee Discounts

• High School Diploma or GED
• Favorable Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Willingness to learn and grow

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

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Initiative in achieving practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Team-oriented and patient-focused attitude
• Professional interaction with all levels of staff
• Willingness to work over 40 hours as needed
• Reliable transportation to multiple locations with short notice

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

• COA or COT certification preferred but not required

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), standing (50%); bending, stooping, reaching (25–50%)
• Lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 lbs
• Fine motor skills; reading/writing/typing; use of technology
• Visual and auditory acuity, color and depth perception; focus adjustment
• Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary

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.

An Ophthalmic Technician assists the Ophthalmologist by supporting patient care, performing initial testing to prepare a patient for an exam.