Medical Assistant
Posted 15 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Medical Assistant (Ophthalmology) - Training Provided ”
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- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelCertificate
CertificationsCertified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
EyeCare Partners is the nation’s 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.
Company: Grand Rapids Ophthalmology****Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Location: Walker, MI
Travel: Travel to our other offices in Grand Rapids MI will be required as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!
Perks:
- Full Benefits Package - medical, vision, dental and life insurance
- 401k + employer matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Eyecare certification reimbursements
- Competitive base pay
- Employee discounts
Hours:
- Full Time
- Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 8am-11am (typically 2 Saturdays per month)
- You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.
SUMMARY
An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
- Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
- Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic
- Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA
- Verify patient’s information by interviewing patient
- Record patient’s medical history and current medications and confirm purpose of visit
- Record all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)