Medical Assistant - Willing to Train!
About The Position
EyeCare Partners is hiring a Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) for Cavanaugh Eye Center in Overland Park, Kansas. The role supports an ophthalmologist by providing patient care and performing initial tests to prepare patients for examinations. Training is available to candidates willing to learn. Work shifts vary within the office’s operating hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Employees may need to work earlier or later as needed and are expected to work over 40 hours to meet business needs. The Medical Assistant helps facilitate patient flow, assists with preliminary testing, verifies medical and vision insurance, communicates with patients and clinical staff, and responds to inquiries. The role also involves collecting and recording patient information, performing ophthalmic diagnostic tests, maintaining a professional and patient-focused environment, and completing general office duties and cleaning as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Favorable result on a background check.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong customer service skills and a desire to learn and grow.
- At least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, adapt to change, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented, patient-focused work environment.
- Ability to interact courteously and professionally with employees at all levels.
- Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet business needs.
- Reliable transportation that allows travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice.
- Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds; frequent walking; bending, stooping, and reaching; fine motor skills and full use of hands; and visual and auditory acuity.
Nice To Haves
- Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate patient flow and assist the doctor with preliminary testing.
- Verify medical and vision insurance and patient information.
- Communicate effectively with patients, doctors, and managers, and respond to inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
- Provide exceptional customer service, greet patients professionally, and practice urgency with patient and doctor schedules.
- Interview patients to verify information; record medical history, current medications, and the purpose of the visit.
- Enter patient data into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Check eye condition by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
- Perform dilation, refraction, pressure testing, and diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefractor, and topography.
- Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Complete general office duties and cleaning as assigned by the manager.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid maternity leave
- Eyecare certification reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Competitive base pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
