Ecpcareers
Medical Assistant - Training provided! Full benefits, no weekends!
Suffolk, VA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
ComplianceExcelCustomer SupportHIPAAEHR/EMRPatient CareCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum.
- Pay: Starting pay is $18-20/hr DOE 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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Requirements
- Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs.
- Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
- Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
- Ability to work weekends when applicable
- Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training
- measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate) as required
- Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
- Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate) as required
- Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients
- Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information
- 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
- Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
- Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
- Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
Nice to have
- Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications
Compensation
- Starting pay is $18-20/hr DOE
Benefits
- Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Company info
- Virginia Eye Consultants
- Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
- Reports To: Clinic Supervisor
- WE PAY MILEAGE!
- Pay: Starting pay is $18-20/hr DOE
- 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 (in person or via phone)
- 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
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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