Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Ophthalmology Practice Seeking Full-Time/ or Part-Time staff member to work as Ophthalmic Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist for a growing practice in Jackson Heights,Queens -NY to start immediately.

We are ideally looking for a full-time candidate (minimum 1 year commitment) but can consider part-time candidates (minimum 2-year commitment). We are looking for an individual that is a self-starter and detail oriented with excellent communication skills. We are a technology driven practice and looking for someone with superior computer skills.

Job duties will Include: Show eagerness and ability to learn. Take patient history and work-up. Do diagnostic testing including, Auto-refraction, Lensometer, IOP check, OPTOS fundus photography, Visual Field, OCT, and ultrasound.

Ideal candidate must have strong customer service skills, have ability to multitask, and be a team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced medical office environment. Front desk scheduling and phone tasks are required but not the focus for this role.

COMPENSATION COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.

Job Summary

• Performs a variety of medical office secretarial and clerical duties and some administrative tasks which require knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists physicians, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties.
• Perform diagnostic testing, visual acuity testing and obtain history for patients.
• Surgical scheduling and counseling

Responsibilities:

• Schedules patient appointments, answers general questions, obtains authorizations and pre-authorizations for patient care services.
• Schedules appointments with ancillary departments or other care providers as needed.
• Maintains master calendar for physician(s).
• Completes required paperwork or documentation.
• Processes insurance forms and maintains logs.
• Coordinates submission of appropriate charges to billing department.
• Inserts results into patient charts and upload results.
• Files charts according to established procedures.
• Reads and prioritizes incoming mail.
• Provides assistance in the day-to-day administration of department.
• Establishes and maintains files and records.
• Oversees equipment and office supply inventories and initiates or approves service requests and supply orders.
• Administers diagnostic tests.
• Conducts tests to determine intraocular pressure.
• Administers topical medications.
• Visual acuity testing
• Performs patient intakes and documents detailed history.
• Reviews patient medical history, surgical history, medications, and allergies.
• Assists patients with fitting contact lenses.
• Assists physicians in performing procedures.
• Maintains instruments or equipment.
• Measures and records lens power.
• Measures distance and near visual acuity using appropriate tests.
• Operates equipment as necessary.
• Administers diagnostic tests.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.
• Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
• Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
• Purchases and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments.
• Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Assists physicians during examination by handing over instruments and materials.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

Education:

Preferred: 4-year Undergraduate Degree, equivalent foreign schooling or working towards graduation. Acceptable: High school diploma or equivalent or vocational education and training, certification as a medical assistant (CMA) with 1-4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Prior experience is recommended but not necessary depending on level of education.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Service orientation
• Coordination
• Time management
• Monitoring
• Speaking
• Active listening
• Social perceptiveness
• Monitoring
• Team Player

 

Company Description

We are a state-of-the-art Ophthalmology practice looking for an eager professional with a solid work ethic to join the team. The office resides in a great community with a diverse patient population.

We pride ourselves on superior training of all staff members including front desk staff, Medical Assistants and Doctors so the office is run very smoothly. Our focus is to work together with a winning team attitude- which creates a warm and friendly environment for everyone. Patients are seen efficiently, and office workflow is organized to cultivate a focus on patient care.

Company Description

We are a state-of-the-art Ophthalmology practice looking for an eager professional with a solid work ethic to join the team. The office resides in a great community with a diverse patient population. \r\n\r\nWe pride ourselves on superior training of all staff members including front desk staff, Medical Assistants and Doctors so the office is run very smoothly. Our focus is to work together with a winning team attitude- which creates a warm and friendly environment for everyone. Patients are seen efficiently, and office workflow is organized to cultivate a focus on patient care.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Immediate start,

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