Ophthalmic Medical Assistant/ Technician

About the role

MidWest Eye Center is hiring passionate healthcare professionals to join our team as an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant. This role supports a high-volume ophthalmic practice focused on delivering quality and compassionate eye care. We provide paid training, so prior experience is not required. This position offers a unique growth path within one of the largest comprehensive ophthalmology groups in the country.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history
• Determine visual acuity
• Perform automated refraction
• Administer eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions as ordered by the physician
• Enter data into EMR and perform office duties and clinical tasks
• Provide patient services
• Maintain equipment and instruments
• Travel to other offices as required

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school
• Dependable transportation
• Flexibility to travel to various locations as needed
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to seek instruction in areas where knowledge is lacking
• Ability to recognize inconsistencies

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Degree of independent decision-making
• Passion for learning and growing in the medical field

Growth and Career Paths

The Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant role is a career with advancement opportunities. Over time, you may become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Ophthalmic Scribe Certified (OSC), or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT). We support and encourage these certifications, providing assistance with the process and additional monetary incentives upon attainment. The field of Ophthalmology offers diverse career paths, including clinical training, surgical roles, billing, corporate, and leadership roles.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with match
• HSA/ FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO package
• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance