Ophthalmic Technician Medical Assistant

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 www.eyecare-partners.com .

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology is looking for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our growing team! The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and computer skills and extend superior client service by creating a positive first impression and showing patients that we provide unsurpassed care right from the start.

Location: Cutlerville, MI

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interacts with patients to accurately gather information and enter it into our electronic medical records system; information is related to patients health history, visual acuity measurements, refractometry (measurement for the glasses prescription), tonometry (measurement of eye pressure), etc.
• Conducts tests and measures eye muscle function, pupil size, and reactivity.
• Assists with surgical procedures as needed.
• Proactively engages patients in communicating what to expect with the visit and continues to communicate delays or any other changes with the patient.
• Maintains professionalism to provide excellent customer service for patients; practices confidentiality and privacy protocols by following policies and HIPAA requirements.
• Assists team members and completes other special projects as requested.

EDUCATION

• Minimum of HS Diploma

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Prior Optometry, Ophthalmology, or medical background preferred.
• Experience with NextGen software or other EHR is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be well-organized, a team-player, and detail-oriented.
• Motivated and dependable with a patient-friendly personality.
• Demonstrated superior computer skills.
• Some travel between offices will/may be required.

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 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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Employment Type: Full Time