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EyeCare Partners · 16 hours ago

Medical Assistant - Ophthalmology - Willing to Train!

Frisco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. The Medical Assistant will assist ophthalmologists in providing excellent patient care, facilitate patient flow, and perform preliminary testing.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

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

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

Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

Ability to work weekends when applicable

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

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

Qualification

High School DiplomaOphthalmic Technician knowledgeBasic computer skillsCustomer service skillsCertified Ophthalmic AssistantHIPAA complianceElectronic Medical Record (EMR)Desire to learnProfessional communicationTeam-oriented

Required

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Favorable result on Background Check

Basic computer skills

Strong customer service skills

Excitement to learn and grow

One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Preferred

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

Benefits

Full Benefits package, including Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Eyecare certification reimbursement

Competitive base pay

Employee discounts

Company

EyeCare Partners

At EyeCare Partners, we are on a mission to reinvent eye care by creating a network of optometry and ophthalmology practices that bring together a wealth of expertise, resources and knowledge.

Founded in 2015

St. Louis, Missouri, US

5001-10000 employees