Medical Assistant

About This Role

Assist Ophthalmologists in providing excellent patient care by performing initial testing, documenting medical visits, and preparing patients for exams and minor procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter
• 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)
• Check condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Perform dilation, refraction, pressures, and a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician
• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs as required
• Open and close exam rooms as needed
• Keep examination, treatment, laser and any other assigned rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies, and keep drug count up to date
• Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by manager

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications
• Ability to work over 40 hours when needed
• Ability to work weekends when applicable
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to Have

• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits