What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Medical and Surgical Eye Center?
Growing Ophthalmology practice needs to add a medical assistant. Four day work week! Opportunity to build up to full time.
What we offer you (Benefits):
- Uniforms provided by practice
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift (no nights or weekends)
- Four days per week
What we expect from you (Example of Duties):
- Greets patient and introduces self prior to eye exam.
- Explains to patient what patient should expect from technician’s work up and from the OD/MDs.
- Completes a detailed patient history which includes: past medical history (systemic and ocular), family medical history (systemic and ocular) medication history (systemic and ocular) and the chief complaint (the reason for the visit).
- Ensures that patient's chart is put up in a timely fashion after technician encounter.
- Responsible for care, maintenance and stocking of assigned room(s).
- Attends required staff and educational meetings as requested.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality.
- Performs related work as required.
Performance Requirements:
Working knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology. Excellent communication skills.
Education/Experience:
- Medical Assistant training
Alternative to Minimum Qualifications:
Past experience in the ophthalmic/medical field with patient interaction.
Typical Physical Demands:
Requires prolonged standing, walking, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires excellent communication skills and a keen understanding of patients with sensory impairment. Must be able to express a caring attitude while performing the tasks required with accuracy and efficiency. Requires normal range of hearing and eye sight to perform necessary testing and reporting of findings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations