Maryland Vision Institute Hiring Event

Vision Innovation Partners•Hagerstown, MD

24d•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Join Us at the Vision Innovation Partners Hiring Event! Now Hiring: Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmic Scribe, and Patient Care Associate Location: Maryland Vision Institute – 220 Champion Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Date & Time: Tuesday, January 20th, 4 pm - 6pm EST Dress Code : Professional business casual attire. Please bring a printed copy of your Resume. At Vision Innovation Partners, we exist to PROTECT and RESTORE vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values: Prepared, Accountable, Teamwork, Innovative, Enthusiastic, Nurturing, Transparent, Supportive – PATIENTS. At Vision Innovation Partners , Vision is our Mission . We're dedicated to protecting and restoring sight, which starts with providing outstanding patient outcomes and experiences. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to grow your career in a value-driven environment, join our outstanding team at Maryland Vision Institute, Frederick and Hagerstown, MD , as a medical professional. Interested in Joining Us? If you plan to attend, please submit your application via the provided link and complete the short pre-screening questionnaire. Please specify the position you're interested in. Once submitted, a member of our recruitment team will reach out to confirm your interest and share the next steps. For any questions, please contact: Tanesha Bacote- [email protected]

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail.
Be highly organized and able to handle various tasks and responsibilities efficiently with high quality and energy.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidential employee and company information.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work independently.
Apply exceptional communication skills to interact with patients and schedule appointments and surgeries.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Customer service background
Completing an accredited Medical Assistant or Ophthalmic Technician program (COA, COT, or MA certification) is preferred.

Nice To Haves

COA or COT is a plus but not required.
Ability to Scribe is a PLUS!
Knowledge of electronic medical records software is a plus.
Experience in healthcare is preferred but not required.
Previous experience in ophthalmology, optometry, or as a medical assistant or scribe is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect and document detailed medical and ocular histories, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Perform a variety of diagnostic and vision function tests, including: Applanation tonometry, Refraction Retinoscopy.
Utilize diagnostic equipment such as the Humphrey Field Analyzer and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to capture eye measurements and assist in patient evaluations.
Prepare patients for eye exams by administering dilating drops and providing clear instructions.
Report any changes in a patient’s visual acuity or symptoms to the ophthalmologist.
Educate patients on the proper use and care of eye drops, medications, and contact lenses.
Assist with inventory management and exam room supply maintenance.
Support clinical staff with additional administrative or clinical tasks as needed.
Make introductions and establish rapport with patients.
Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, and other procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
Prepare referral letters as directed by the physician, via dictation or summary of the medical record; Ensure that letters are prepared to all physicians involved in a patient’s care, and with all copies of pertinent reports or tests attached.
Research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, and other clerical tasks as assigned.
Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how the patient will be affected during the tests.
Provide necessary patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre and post-operative instructions as directed by physician.
Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.
Greeting patients professionally, both in person and on the phone
Quickly answering or properly referring questions and issues
Optimizing provider schedules and patient satisfaction with efficient scheduling
Notifying providers of patient arrivals
Comforting patients by anticipating anxieties and effectively answering questions
Ensuring availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records
Verifying financial records and collecting patient charges while filing and expediting third-party claims
Maintaining office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders
Provide excellent customer service