Ophthalmic Technician / Medical Assistant - Paid training, full benefits, no weekends, paid local travel!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA
• Verify patient’s information by interviewing patient
• Record patient’s medical history and current medications and confirm purpose of visit
• Record all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Check condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
• Demonstrate working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician
• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate) as required
• Open and close exam rooms as needed
• Keep examination, treatment, laser and any other assigned rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies, and keep drug count up to date
• Perform general office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations
• Efficient in using EMR and ability to accurately record information
• Good typing, spelling, grammar and oral communication skills
• Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with multiple members of the health care team
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
• Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information
• Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients
• Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees
• Cooperates with supervisory staff and Physicians
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment