Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Our client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Medical Assistant for their Craig, AK location.

Responsibilities:

• This position supports eye care services to patients of all ages.
• This position develops skills as an optometry assistant including optical and imaging duties through on-the-job and self-training modules.
• Customer service, attention to detail, clear communication and timely documentation are essential for this position.
• Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job (as skills acquire) Optometry Assistant
• Room and screen patients for the providers, perform optical and point of care lab testing.
• Accurately document in a timely manner.
• Assist patients with optical orders: optical benefits verification, frame selection, measurements, order entry, payment collection, order verification, dispensing (glasses and contacts) in-person or by mail, adjustments, repairs, and warranty replacements.
• Assist with inventory management: ordering, cleaning, returns and frame placement.
• Assist with approval and reconciliation of invoices for timely payment.

Imaging

• Acquires ocular imaging: photos, ocular coherence tomography, visual fields, topography.
• Enters images into medical record for provider review.

Administrative Support

• Assist with triage, tracking and scheduling of referred, recalled or diabetic patients.
• Assist with phones, directing/answering patient questions and paperwork.
• Work with Referral Care Coordinators, providers and/or clinics to facilitate patient referrals.
• Order and maintain office and medical supplies.

Other Functions

• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively to meet the needs of the patients and organizational goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS
• One year of medical assistant experience.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities