Medical Assistant - Willing to Train!

Eye Care Partners•Hutchinson, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) supports ophthalmologists in providing patient care during office visits. The role performs preliminary testing and uses diagnostic equipment to prepare patients for examinations, while helping maintain efficient clinic flow. The position is based with Grene Vision Group in Hutchinson, Kansas, and is full-time. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. Some earlier or later hours may be needed as required by the business. The Medical Assistant interviews patients to verify information, records medical history and current medications, confirms the reason for visits, and documents information in electronic medical records. Testing duties include dilation, refraction, pressure checks, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefractor, and topography. The role also prepares patients for treatments and minor procedures, records vital signs when required, and keeps exam and treatment rooms clean, stocked, and ready for use. The position requires excellent patient service, professional and empathetic communication, coordination with physicians and coworkers, and compliance with company policies and HIPAA confidentiality standards. Related experience is required, but the posting states a willingness to train and describes a desire to gain industry knowledge and training. A COA or COT certification is preferred but not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Favorable background check result.
Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience using electronic medical record systems and ability to learn new applications quickly.
Strong customer service, communication, coordination, organization, and teamwork skills.
Ability to comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards.
Ability to work over 40 hours as needed and on weekends when applicable.
Reliable transportation enabling travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice.
Ability to grow, adapt, accept change, show initiative, and maintain a patient-focused, positive work environment.
Physical ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds; strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are required.
Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.
Desire to gain industry knowledge and training.

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient flow and anticipate physician needs to keep clinic appointments on schedule.
Provide professional, courteous customer service to patients in person and by phone.
Verify patient information, medical history, current medications, and reason for visit through patient interviews.
Record patient information and accurately document medical visits and procedures in the electronic medical record.
Perform preliminary eye testing, including dilation, refraction, pressure checks, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefractor, and topography.
Observe pupils, eye muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
Assist physicians during examinations and accurately document procedures as they are performed.
Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures, and measure and record vital signs when required.
Communicate with patients, physicians, managers, and coworkers; answer inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Open and close examination rooms as needed; clean and stock examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms; maintain drug counts.
Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by the manager.
Work over 40 hours or on weekends when needed to meet business needs.
Travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice when required.