Medical Assistant - Training Provided!
9 days ago
Saint Louis
Job Description 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 . This is a full-time, long-term position. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate students looking for only a summer job or that would need to go part-time during the school year. Job Title: Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) Company: Ophthalmology Associates Location: Des Peres, MO Training Provided – No medical/eyecare experience required! Perks • Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance, • 401k + Employer Matching, • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays, • Competitive Base Pay, • Paid Maternity Leave, • Eyecare Certification Reimbursement, • Employee Discounts Hours: • Full Time, • Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm., • You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed. Requirements: • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required, • Favorable result on Background Check required, • Basic computer skills, • Strong customer service skills, • Excitement to learn and grow Essential Functions: • Facilitate patient flow, • Assist the doctor in preliminary testing, • Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers, • Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Summary 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, • Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times, • Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business, • Ability to work weekends when applicable, • Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice 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 Requirements • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, • One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred, • Favorable result on background check required, • Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States 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. 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.