Medical Assistant - Training provided! Full benefits, no weekends, paid holidays!

About the role

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.

This position is located in Norfolk, VA and requires travel to Hampton, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. Starting pay is $18-20/hr.

Responsibilities

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic
• Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA
• Verify patient’s information by interviewing patient
• Record patient’s medical history and current medications and confirm purpose of visit
• Record all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Check condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Perform diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
• Document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician
• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs
• Keep examination, treatment, laser and any other assigned rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies

Qualifications

• Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients
• Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information
• Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with all levels of employees
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
• Ability to work weekends when applicable
• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

Skills

• Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, and one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses and Credentials

Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions, including frequent walking, sitting, and standing, with regular bending, stooping, and reaching. Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Base Pay