Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant - Mason
Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant - Mason
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Job Description
EyeCare Partners is the nations 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. Based in St. Louis Missouri over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information visit.
Job Title:Ophthalmic Technician
Department:Ophthalmology
Supervisor Title:Clinic Supervisor
SUMMARY
An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
- Display a professional attitude greet patients promptly with a smile and thank them when they leave
- Practice urgency at all times with patients time as well as doctors time and schedule
- Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
- Verify patient information by interviewing patient
- Recording medical history current medications and confirming purpose of visit
- Records all data in the patients Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Checks condition of patients eyes by observing pupils muscles visual acuity and extraocular movements
- Required skills include: dilation refraction pressures and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields OCT GDX IOL master auto refractor and topography
- Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy diseases symptoms and ocular medications
- General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
QUALIFICATIONS
- Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
- Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
- Ability to grow adapt and accept change
- Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
- Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous professional manner at all times
- 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
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
- Minimum Required: None
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook
LOCATION
- This position is located in St Louis Missouri and offers a hybrid work schedule.
If you need assistance with this application please contact . Please do not contact the office directly only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
