Ophthalmic Medical Assistant/ Scribe

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant/Scribe

At Houston Retina Associates, we're more than a leading ophthalmology practicewe're a team dedicated to preserving and restoring vision for our patients. Specializing in advanced care for retinal conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment, we combine cutting-edge technology with compassionate, personalized treatment. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We value every team member's contribution and provide opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. With multiple locations across the greater Houston area, we're proud to serve our community and make a meaningful impact every day. If you're passionate about excellence in patient care and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we invite you to join our team!

Houston Retina Associates is affiliated with EyeSouth Partners' premier network of medical and surgical specialty eye care services.

Position Summary

We are currently hiring healthcare professionals who are passionate about customer service to join our Team as an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant/Scribe. 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!

Responsibilities

This 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 history
• Determining visual acuity
• Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by the physician
• Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR
• Providing patient services
• Maintaining equipment and instruments

Qualifications

• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations as needed
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
• The ability to recognize inconsistencies

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.