Medical Assistant - Willing to Train!

EyeCare 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 .

Title : Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)

Company : Retina Associates of Kentucky

Location : Louisville, KY

Travel : You will regularly travel to our other offices within 1 hour of Louisville. Please only apply if you are willing to travel on a regular basis. We do pay mileage reimbursement if using personal vehicle!

Training Provided – No medical / eyecare experience required!

Perks :

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

Hours : Full Time

Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 6 : 30am-5 : 30pm. You must have open availability to work any shift within these hours. You may need to work a little earlier / later as needed

Requirements :

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Favorable result on Background Check

Basic computer skills

Strong customer service skills

Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions :

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

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION :

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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 at all times with patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule

Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA

Verify patient information by interviewing patient

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

Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications

General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Other Skills and Abilities

Desire to gain industry knowledge and training

Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals

Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change

Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused

Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business

Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one-year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (phone number removed). Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare 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.