Doctor's Assistant - Willing to Train!

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives.

Perks

• Full Benefits Package – Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive Base Pay
• Employee Discounts

Schedule

• Full Time
• Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8am–5pm, Friday 7am–2pm, Saturday 8am–1pm
• Flexibility to work earlier or later as needed
• Must be available to work any shift within these hours

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow
• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
• Verify medical and vision insurances
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests
• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Practice urgency at all times placing value on a patient’s time, as well as the doctor’s time and schedule
• Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
• Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)
• Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip
• Interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by manager
• Consistently create a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

About the Role

An Optometric Technician is a valuable asset to an optometrist as they assist in providing a world-class Total Patient Experience. This team member handles a wide range of duties while using optical equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Optometrist.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a standard office or clinical setting
• Travel to other locations may be required to carry out essential job duties and responsibilities

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%)
• Regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%)
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 lbs
• Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands for constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology
• Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—required 100% of the time
• Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary