Medical Assistant - Paid Training! Strong customer service skills needed, full benefits, no weekends!

About this role

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 www.eyecare-partners.com.

Title: 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 try to carpool, but 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 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

Company: Retina Associates of Kentucky
Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Department: Ophthalmology
Reports To: Clinic Supervisor
Location: This position is located in Louisville, KY.

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…