Retina Institute of Virginia

Medical Assistant - Ophthalmology - We will train Paid travel between offices

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Job Location

Richmond City, VA, United States

Job Description

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. 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 .



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



This position is based in Richmond and does require paid travel to Fredericksburg, Tappahannock, Colonial Heights, and Williamsburg clinics. All travel is paid in mileage and at hourly work rate.







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 patient’s time, as well as doctor’s 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 patient's electronic medical record



Checks condition of patient's 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







Other Skills and Abilities:



Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice



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 work overtime when the business is in need



Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times







Physical Demands:



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.







Education and/or Experience:



High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, COA or COT is preferred.











We offer health/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), employer-matched 401k, monthly incentive programs, generous employee purchase program, family purchase events, certification reimbursements, a leadership team that knows everyone by name and loves to promote from within, and a whole lot more!







If you need assistance with this application, please contact (phone number removed). 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, and veteran or disability status.



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Location: Richmond City, VA, US

Posted Date: 11/26/2024
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November 26, 2024
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