Ophthalmic Medical Assistant/ Scribe

Ophthalmic Medical AssistantWe are currently hiring healthcare professionals who are passionate about customer service to join our Team as an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant. The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant will support a high-volume Ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to patients in need of complete eye care services. This is an excellent opportunity for Medical Assistants and other medical professionals looking to establish a fulfilling career in a growing field that provides exceptional advancement opportunities. We provide paid training, so no prior experience is required.This position might be for you if you:Are looking for a career in a growing field that provides a unique growth path.Would like the opportunity to work with one of the largest comprehensive Ophthalmology groups in the country.Are committed to learning and growing in an evolving field.Have an interest and passion for the medical field or science in general.Are looking for meaningful work and to make a difference in your community.Love helping others and excel at customer service.Thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.Have excellent attention to detail.Growth and Career Paths:The Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant role is more than a job, it is truly a career. In time you may become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Ophthalmic Scribe Certified (OSC) and Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT). We encourage and support these certifications and provide assistance with the certification process. Additional monetary incentives are awarded upon attainment. The field of Ophthalmology offers diverse career paths such as clinical training, surgical roles, billing, corporate, and leadership roles as well. The possibilities are endless!The primary locations for this position are at our Downtown and Springdale clinics.ResponsibilitiesThis position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.Ophthalmic skills (upon completion of training) include but are not limited to:Obtaining and documenting patient historyDetermining visual acuityPerforming automated refractionAdministering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by the physicianPerforming office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMRProviding patient servicesMaintaining equipment and instrumentsQualificationsDependable transportation required to travel to other offices as requiredMust be flexible with traveling to various locations as neededAbility to pay attention to detailAbility to maintain confidentialityThe ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeableThe ability to recognize inconsistenciesEducation:Graduation from an accredited high schoolCompany BenefitsWe offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:MedicalDentalVision401k w/ MatchHSA/FSATelemedicineGenerous PTO PackageWe also offer the following benefits for FREE:Employee Discounts and PerksEmployee Assistance ProgramGroup Life/AD&DShort Term Disability InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceEyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS.