Optometry Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Multi-specialty clinic in Lynwood is looking for a medical assistant to join their team to support their optometry team! MA diploma is required. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and gain extensive back office experience! 6 MONTHS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Must have experience within optometry.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Gain experience in a fast-paced environment, supporting Pediatrics, Women's Health, Family Practice, Optometry, and Dermatology
• Back Office experience
• Extensive training program with opportunity for growth

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• MA diploma
• Willing to learn and train within the back office

Job Description

• Assist optometrists with patient intake, vision testing, contact lens training, and documenting medical history in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Perform administrative and clinical duties including scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, maintaining exam rooms, and educating patients on eyewear and eye care products.
• Assesses patients, measure vital signs, and obtain pertinent information as required per visit type.
• Records accurate information obtained from patient or in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient for examination, treatment and/or procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients, answers questions as needed and/or allay their anxiety by providing them with additional time and/or information to make informed decisions.
• Determine and assess patient’s understanding of information provided to them.
• Reviews and obtains informed consents from patients.
• Assists physician in examination and treatment of patients.
• Administers medication and/or immunization. Accurately documents completed information regarding medication/immunization in patient’s electronic health record and other data base registry as needed.
• Ensure that all orders and office services are completed and submitted for billing purpose.
• Maintains and stocks rooms with patient care supplies, sterilizes equipment, and keeps work area clean, orderly and functional. Check, set up exam rooms and assist in the opening and closing of department.
• Performs other functions of a medical assistant both in the front and the back office as needed. Assist in discharging patient from care, placing orders, referrals, appointment scheduling, answering phones, maintaining front desk and back office supplies, etc.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lynwood, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lynwood,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

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