Medical Assistant
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology - Willing to Train!”
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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.
**This is a full-time, long-term position. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate students that would need to work part-time during the school year.**
Job Title: Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)
Company: Retina Vitreous Associates
Location: Columbus, OH 43213
Travel: Travel to our other office in Mansfield will be required; we do pay mileage reimbursement!
**Training Provided – No medical/eyecare experience required!
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Perks:
- Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401k + Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Eyecare Education Reimbursement
- Competitive Base Pay
- Employee Discounts
Hours:
- Full Time
- Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm.
- Your shifts will fall within those hours, and you may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Favorable result on Background Check
- Basic computer skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excitement to learn and grow
Essential Functions:
- Facilitate patient flow
- Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
- Verify medical and vision insurances
- Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
- Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests
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.