Medical Assistant - Willing to Train!
About The Position
EyeCare Partners is hiring a Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) for Reynolds & Anliker Eye Physicians & Surgeons in Emporia, Kansas. The position supports an ophthalmologist by helping provide excellent patient care and performing initial testing to prepare patients for examinations. The role is open to someone willing to learn and grow in the eye-care field. The Medical Assistant welcomes and assists patients, gathers medical histories and medication information, documents visits in the electronic medical record, and performs ophthalmic testing such as dilation, refraction, pressure checks, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefractor, and topography. The employee also prepares patients for treatments and minor procedures, records vital signs as needed, maintains exam and treatment rooms, and performs general office duties. This is a full-time position. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Some earlier or later work may be needed. The role may require working more than 40 hours to meet business needs, working weekends when applicable, and traveling between 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.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new applications quickly.
- Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards.
- Ability to coordinate and cooperate courteously and professionally with employees at all levels.
- Patient-focused, empathetic, energetic, and team-oriented approach.
- Desire to gain industry knowledge and training; ability to take initiative, adapt, and accept change.
- Commitment to work over 40 hours when business needs require.
- Ability to work weekends when applicable.
- Reliable transportation to travel between work locations with minimal notice.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds, and the stated walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, hand-use, visual, and auditory demands.
Nice To Haves
- Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.
- Experience using electronic medical record systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional, professional customer service to patients in person and by phone.
- Anticipate physician needs and help maintain the flow of the clinic.
- Follow company policies and procedures, including HIPAA requirements.
- Verify patient information and collect medical history, current medications, and the reason for the visit.
- Enter and maintain patient information in the electronic medical record.
- Perform initial eye assessments and diagnostic testing, including dilation, refraction, pressure checks, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefractor, and topography.
- Accurately document medical visits and procedures as they are performed by the physician.
- Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures and measure and record vital signs as required.
- Clean and stock examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms; maintain the drug count.
- Perform general office duties and cleaning assigned by the manager.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Paid maternity leave.
- Competitive base pay.
- Eyecare certification reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
