What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician position at Kansas City Eye Clinic?
Looking for a Medical Assistant/Ophthalmic Tech who is highly self-motivated, organized, patient care focused, ability to multi-task in a high paced environment, and looking for the next step in their healthcare career. Will train the right candidate. Two locations in Overland Park, KS.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required.
- Strong team player.
- Strong computer skills required.
- Willing to learn new skills and tasks. Training will be provided onsite.
- Must be willing to work 40 hours per week, be on time and reliable.
- Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours daily. Assist patients as needed. Lift 10lbs without assistance.
Job Description:
- Basic Ophthalmic Work-up skills: Taking patient histories, Visual Acuity, Goldmann tonometry, pupil assessment, EOM, CVF, Slit Lamp Operation, Manual Lensometry, Keratometry, Refractometry
- Special testing: Humphrey VF, OCT, Topography, Wavefront, A-Scan, Cell Count
- Contact lenses - I&R Training, Medical Scleral Fittings/Evaluations
- Ability to apply basic skills and ophthalmic knowledge to general optometry, general ophthalmology and specialty ophthalmology clinics.
- Experienced Ophthalmic assistants/technicians learn to assist with in-office procedures and scribing.
- Pay is based on experience and skills: starting rates for applicants with little to no optometry/ophthalmology experience, higher rates for certification COA, COT, COMT.
Benefits: Comprehensive Health Plan, 401k, Uniform, Eyeglasses and Contact Lens Allowances, Paid Time Off, Certifications available and continuing education paid for by clinic
KC Eye Clinic has been owned solely by the doctors making the decision with patients. There is no ownership or investment by private equity, insurance companies, hospitals or health systems.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE FOLLOW APPLICATION DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY:
- A cover letter attachment.
- List 2-3 individuals who you will give as references, what their position/title is and how they have supervised your work (We respect your confidentiality. No references will be contacted until you have been interviewed and you give permission for references to be contacted)
- Indicate the hourly rate or range which you are seeking. Obviously, if you are applying from outside the KC Metro, explain your intentions upon receiving a offer of an interview or job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to get the required annual flu vaccination?
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $28