Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

If you are looking for more than a job in a doctor's office, this is an opportunity to build a career in ophthalmology .

We are a growing retina practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while investing in the people who make that care possible. Our technicians play an important role in the patient experience and work closely with physicians in a fast-paced, specialized clinical environment.

Whether you are an experienced ophthalmic technician or are beginning your career in ophthalmology, we provide structured training, hands-on learning, and opportunities to advance your skills.

$18.50 - $22.50 hourly

• Welcome and prepare patients for their physician examination

• Obtain and document accurate medical and ocular histories

• Measure visual acuity and perform basic ophthalmic testing

• Obtain intraocular pressure measurements

• Perform pupil examinations and other clinical assessments

• Perform diagnostic testing based on physician orders and patient needs

• Assist with imaging and testing such as OCT, fundus photography, visual fields, and other ophthalmic diagnostics

• Prepare patients for injections, procedures, and examinations

• Assist physicians during patient examinations and procedures

• Document accurate and complete information in the electronic medical record

• Scribe and/or document physician examinations as trained

• Prepare and maintain examination rooms and equipment

• Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients and families

• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and other compliance requirements

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment

• Work collaboratively with technicians, scribes, front desk staff, physicians, and leadership

• Prior experience as in a medical assisting role performing administrative duties or similar position in a healthcare work environment is preferred
• Great communication and customer service skills
• Graduated from high school or received GED
• Possesses basic computer skills to complete administrative tasks
• Must have completed an accredited medical assisting program and a supervised externship in a healthcare setting

Not Yet Experienced? That's Okay.

If you have strong customer service, healthcare, medical assistant, nursing, or other clinical experience and are interested in ophthalmology, we encourage you to apply.

We provide training for motivated individuals who are ready to learn.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off + Holidays

• Scrub Stipend

• Medical Insurance

• Vision, Dental

• 401(k)

• Life Insurance