Medical Assistant - Willing to Train!

Eye Care Partners•Godfrey, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

EyeCare Partners is hiring a Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) for Quantum Vision Centers in Godfrey, Illinois. The position supports ophthalmologists by providing patient care and performing initial testing to prepare patients for exams. Travel to other area locations is required as needed, with mileage reimbursement. The role is full-time. Offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; employees may need to work earlier or later as needed. Starting pay is $19 per hour, with the possibility of higher pay based on experience. The Medical Assistant welcomes and assists patients, gathers medical histories and medication information, documents visits in the electronic medical record, performs eye assessments and diagnostic testing, and prepares patients for treatments and minor procedures. The role also includes maintaining exam and treatment rooms, stocking supplies, keeping drug counts up to date, and completing general office duties and cleaning. Training and industry knowledge development are encouraged; COA or COT certification is preferred but not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to provide empathetic patient care and comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards.
Professional communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate courteously with employees at all levels.
Organizational skills, including tracking patient care and supporting patient flow.
Desire to gain industry knowledge and training; initiative in accomplishing practice goals; and ability to adapt to change.
Team-oriented and patient-focused approach that contributes to a positive work environment.
Commitment to work more than 40 hours when needed to meet business needs and ability to work weekends when applicable.
Reliable transportation to travel among multiple work locations with minimal notice.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with electronic medical records; and computer proficiency with the ability to learn new applications quickly.
Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, and reach; lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds; and use fine motor skills and hands for grasping, writing, typing, and technology.
Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.
Related experience and/or training beyond the stated minimum, which may support higher starting pay.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional customer service to patients in person and by phone.
Anticipate physician needs and help maintain clinic flow while respecting patients’ and physicians’ time and schedules.
Follow company policies and procedures, including HIPAA requirements.
Verify patient information, record medical history and current medications, and confirm the purpose of each visit.
Enter patient information and document medical visits and procedures in the electronic medical record, including as procedures are performed by the physician.
Assess patients’ eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
Perform dilation, refraction, pressure testing, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefractor, topography, and other diagnostic tests.
Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs as required.
Open and close exam rooms as needed; clean and stock examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms; and keep drug counts up to date.
Complete general office duties and cleaning assigned by the manager.
Travel to other area locations as needed.