Ophthalmic Medical Assistant/ Scribe

Zimm Cataract and Laser Center (ZCLC)•Erie, PA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Zimm Cataract & Laser Center in Erie, PA has built a reputation for exceptional cataract and refractive surgery, serving patients with advanced technology and a personal touch. They provide a supportive, patient-first environment. The center is currently hiring Ophthalmic Medical Assistants who are passionate about customer service to join their team. This role supports a high-volume Ophthalmic practice focused on providing quality and compassionate care to patients needing complete eye care services. It is an excellent opportunity for Medical Assistants and other medical professionals seeking a fulfilling career in a growing field with exceptional advancement opportunities. Paid training is provided, so no prior experience is required. This position is for individuals looking for a career with growth paths, interested in working with one of the largest comprehensive Ophthalmology groups, committed to learning in an evolving field, passionate about medicine or science, seeking meaningful work, excelling at customer service, thriving in a fast-paced team environment, and possessing excellent attention to detail. The role offers career progression to Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Ophthalmic Scribe Certified (OSC), and Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT), with monetary incentives for certification. Diverse career paths in clinical training, surgical roles, billing, corporate, and leadership are also available.

Requirements

Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
Must be flexible with traveling to various locations as needed
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality
The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
The ability to recognize inconsistencies
Graduation from an accredited high school

Responsibilities

Obtaining and documenting patient history
Determining visual acuity
Performing automated refraction
Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by the physician
Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR
Providing patient services
Maintaining equipment and instruments