Medical Assistant Optometry/Ophthalmology (Modesto McHenry - Optometry)

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs nursing procedures and patient registration tasks and procedures. The MA reports to the Clinic Supervisor, whichever is appropriate to the designated site.

This position will work at the Modesto McHenry - Optometry Clinic. Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with availability to work overtime as needed.

Compensation: $22.00 - $23.10 per hour

Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; 403(b) with match, FSA plans, gym discounts, and so much more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective communication and problem solving skills.
• Works within a team care environment to provide excellent patient care services within scope of practice as established by the Medical Board of California.
• Coordinates duties with Clinic Supervisor (CS) and from licensed providers, RNs, LVNs, Director of Nursing (DON), Director of Operations (DOO), Quality Improvement/Assurance staff, GVHC trainers and Senior Leadership.
• Pre-visit planning in collaboration with patient
• Creating opportunities for patient access
• Communicating effectively with care team throughout the day
• Maintaining efficient patient care flow throughout the day
• Providing continuity of care for the patient within the care team for that day
• Collect and record patient data for vital signs, height, weight, and basic medical history
• Medication and vaccine administration
• Specimen collection and in-house diagnostic tests
• Uncomplicated wound care and suture removal
• Non-invasive treatments (e.g. ear lavage)
• Removal of splints and orthotics
• Application of prefabricated orthopedic appliances
• Assisting in ambulation and transfers
• Patient preparation for procedures and assisting provider in such
• Provide patient instructions and education upon authorization of the provider
• Emergency first aid and CPR
• Nail cutting in healthy patients
• Take near/distant visual acuities.
• Collect preliminary patient data, including taking a patient history.
• Perform Tonometry, Lensometry, Perimetry and Auto refractor
• Perform retinal photography for the eye pacs diabetic retinopathy-screening program.
• Perform automated visual field testing
• Perform color vision testing (D-15)
• Supports billing by using both Optix, and the practice management system.
• Records performance of authorized patient treatment and care in the medical record, consistent with GVHC protocols
• Participates in staff education and training activities in collaboration with back office training staff. Maintains required competencies as established.
• Assists in facility management including keeping patient areas clean and safe
• Assists in responding to and resolving patient complaints as need.
• Order/fit frame, adjust and repair lenses and frames
• Maintain inventory of optical supplies
• Dispense eyewear and contacts within guidelines
• Contact lens training and patient education for soft and hard contact lenses
• All other tasks related to eye care
• Perform automated eye pressure, refraction, and visual field tests as ordered by provider
• Perform OCT, pachymetry, and fundus photography procedures as ordered by provider
• Assess phone calls and tasks assignments
• Obtain referral authorization from insurance, collect co-pays/coinsurance
• Use any optical device in connection with ocular exercises, visual training, vision training, or orthoptics
• Maintains required competencies as established
• Proactively assumes responsibility for continuous improvement activities and is receptive to accepting other job duties as assigned and as delegated.

Min. Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic MA and back office procedures and medical terminology.

SKILLS: Basic computer skills and data entry skills; excellent communication skills.

ABILITY TO: Handle multiple priorities, build positive relationships, maintain a positive attitude and a warm and friendly demeanor; efficiently work in a team environment; travel as required for assigned site(s) and designated meetings/trainings.

Physical Demands

Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and push 100 pounds on wheels. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. High manual dexterity. Reach above shoulder level, bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn, and good finger sensation. Hearing adequate for phone work and clear speech for staff and patient communication.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Medical Assisting certificate from an accredited program.
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

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