Ophthalmic I

About the role

This position involves escorting and rooming patients, obtaining medical histories, performing clinical procedures, assisting healthcare providers, and preparing electronic prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Escort and room patients, obtain medical histories, and document chief complaints.
• Measure and record vital signs, perform vision screenings, and complete other delegated clinical procedures.
• Absorb and assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers during examinations, diagnostic testing, and minor office procedures.
• Perform selected laboratory testing and collect, label, and prepare specimens for transport to the laboratory.
• Prepare electronic prescriptions for provider review and transmission to pharmacies according to organizational policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or a related field.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health records systems.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and anatomy.

Benefits

• Pride-Health offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans).
• Supplemental coverage includes accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity.
• The company provides a 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
• Life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors are also available.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $23/hr - $27.21/hr, based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.

Schedule

The schedule for this contract position is from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Location

The location for this role is Poughkeepsie, NY.

Job Type

The job type is Contract.

Contract Length

The contract length is 9 months, with the possibility of extension.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.