Medical Assistant – Oakland Ophthalmic Surgery

EyeCare Partners is the nations 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 www.eyecare-partners.com.
Job Title: Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)
Company: Oakland Ophthalmic Surgery
Location: Troy, MI
Travel: Travel to our other office in Birmingham, MI may be required as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!

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

Hours:
Full Time
Our offices are open from 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
Experience working as an Ophthalmic and/or Optometric Technician is 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:
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 patients time, as well as doctors 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
Experience working as an Ophthalmic and/or Optometric Technician is required
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.