Ophthalmic Assistant / Medical Assistant

Are you looking for a career in health care? Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania (ECOP) has an on-the-job training opportunity to get your foot in the field without needing any certifications. Here at ECoP, we are one of the top leading eye care specialists in the area, we strive in providing further education to our employees. All assistants will be provided on the job training and company paid materials and exam to become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). Every technician will be eligible to get their certification through the accredited COA program through JCAHPO. As long as you are employed at ECoP, your certification will be paid, recertifications, and trainings will be provided. Did I forget to mention that you can take your COA certification anywhere in the US? It is true it belongs to you and accepted at all eye physician offices. The Wyomissing office is looking to hire a full-time ophthalmic assistant also known as a technician. This position is similar to a medical assistant in general medical practices. Job duties include but not limited to the following:

• Confirm information on the new patient sheet.
• Update patient histories, including chief complaint, review medical and personal information.
• Verify all medications and update if needed.
• You will learn how to check visual acuities: distance, near, pinhole, color vision, and other testing as needed.
• You will learn while on the job on how to perform tonometry, lensometry, visual fields, auto
• refractor and topography.
• You will learn how to us an A-scan, OCT, HRT, B-scan and a Specular Miroscopy.
• You will learn how to provide the Schirmer tear test, Amsler grid and Pentacam. Through you're on the job training you will eventually be able to do the following:
• Check pupil size and reaction and dilate pupils
• To recognize the classic symptoms of certain ocular conditions and emergencies and handle them accordingly.
• To communicate with the patient by projecting a helpful and confident explanation to the patient's questions and concerns.
• Perform post laser tension check and visual acuity, then document findings for the doctor to review.
• Work alongside with our many Physicians who handle several eye specialties.

The ideal candidate would have the drive to want to learn a new career. This drive would be making sure of asking questions and take detailed notes. They would need to be able to adjust to daily situations and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates who apply must be comfortable working with computers. Electronic Heatlh Records experience is not required but preferred. The EMR system ECoP uses is called NexGen. The Wyomissing office is open on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday until 9 PM. Wednesday and Friday the office is open until 5 PM. No weekend hours required. Shift differential after 4 PM on late evenings. Flexible shifts of 8, 10 and 12 for those interested in alternative schedules. Offices are closed on major holidays as well the following (Good Friday, Black Friday, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve). Other benefits include 2 weeks of vacation, 1 week of sick time, and 1 personal day. A scrub reimbursement of $200 each year (your choice of scrubs no required color or brand). Medical benefits, 401 K, and vision are offered. Dental is currently not offered at this time but there is a supplemental contract with Colonial Life for those interested in dental. Other benefits will be addressed during the phone interview. So, what happens after you apply? All applicants who apply may receive a phone interview based on the review of their resume. Applicants who pass the phone interview will be scheduled an in-person interview with the department supervisor(s). Once an offer is made and accepted, the applicant will then fill out a requested background and drug testing paperwork. Eye Consutants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE). While we appreciate those who are excited to learn more or want to know their application status, I ask please do not call the office for updates. A representative will contact you directly. We look forward to reviewing your resume and if chosen helping you on the journey into health care!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00

• $19.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement

Experience:

Medical office: 1 year (Preferred) Computer skills: 1 year (Required) Customer service: 1 year (Required) EHR systems: 1 year (Required) Patient care: 1 year (Required) Medical terminology: 1 year (Required) fast working environment: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person