Medical Assistant - Willing to Train!

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Midwest City, OK

5h•Onsite

About The Position

EyeCare Partners is hiring a Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) for Precision Vision in Midwest City, Oklahoma. The Ophthalmic Technician supports an ophthalmologist in delivering patient care by performing initial testing and helping prepare patients for examinations. The role involves patient interaction, gathering and documenting medical information, performing eye assessments and diagnostic tests, preparing patients for treatments and minor procedures, and maintaining exam and treatment areas. Training is available to develop industry knowledge and skills. This is a full-time position. The offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; employees may occasionally need to work earlier or later. The role requires a commitment to work over 40 hours when business needs require it, and weekend work when applicable. Employees may need reliable transportation to travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Provide excellent, energetic, and empathetic patient care.
Comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
Communicate and coordinate courteously and professionally with employees at all levels.
Demonstrate organizational skills, including tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
Show initiative, a desire to gain industry knowledge and training, and the ability to grow, adapt, and accept change.
Be team-oriented and patient-focused, and consistently contribute to a positive work environment.
Commit to working over 40 hours when needed to meet business needs and work weekends when applicable.
Have reliable transportation to travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice.
Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; have experience with EMR systems and the ability to learn new applications quickly.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds and using fine motor skills and technology.

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service to patients in person and by phone; greet patients promptly and professionally and thank them when they leave.
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 by interviewing patients; record medical history, current medications, and the reason for the visit.
Enter patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Assess eye condition by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
Perform dilation, refraction, pressure measurements, and diagnostic testing, including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, and topography.
Document medical visits and procedures accurately and thoroughly as the physician performs them.
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; maintain up-to-date drug counts.
Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by the manager.