What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (Ophthalmology) position at Actalent?
Must have Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification
Description:
- Escorts patient to exam room, obtains brief history and vital signs and enters data into electronic health record system (EHR). Updates records in EHR for clinician’s review.
- Must have knowledge of Ophthalmology Terminology, Visual Fields, OCT, and IOLs
- Assists clinicians with procedures including preparing patients for exam, as appropriate.
- Performs requested patient specific tasks for clinicians after the patient has been seen.
- Completes all appropriate consent forms, and provides patient education and referral materials as appropriate, to all patients during clinic sessions.
- Cleans and stocks exam rooms after each patient and at the end of each clinic session.
- When performing front desk duties, answers incoming calls and assists with appointment scheduling.
- Assists with reviewing the next week’s schedule to ensure necessary supplies are in stock for procedures.
- Maintains EHR records accurately following company policies and procedures.
- Completes tasks in case management system on a daily basis.
- Enrolls patients in Patient Assistance Program.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Must have High School Diploma or GED
Must have Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma
Experience Level:
6 months experience
Pay Rate:
18.00$ to 22.00$ DOE
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $18 - $22
