Certified Medical Assistant - Optometry (Days), Craig, AK

Mobile Health Team Inc•Craig, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports eye care services to patients of all ages. This position develops skills as an optometry assistant including optical and imaging duties through on-the-job and self-training modules. Customer service, attention to detail, clear communication and timely documentation are essential for this position.

Requirements

One year of medical assistant experience.
National MA Certification
High School Diploma or GED required
BLS is required
CMA/CCMA/RMA is required
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
Drug screen and background check (facility required)
Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned

Nice To Haves

Travel assignment
Experience in optometry
Experience with Meditech EMR

Responsibilities

Room and screen patients for the providers, perform optical and point of care lab testing.
Accurately document in a timely manner.
Assist patients with optical orders: optical benefits verification, frame selection, measurements, order entry, payment collection, order verification, dispensing (glasses and contacts) in-person or by mail, adjustments, repairs, and warranty replacements.
Assist with inventory management: ordering, cleaning, returns and frame placement.
Assist with approval and reconciliation of invoices for timely payment.
Acquires ocular imaging: photos, ocular coherence tomography, visual fields, topography.
Enters images into medical record for provider review.
Assist with triage, tracking and scheduling of referred, recalled or diabetic patients.
Assist with phones, directing/answering patient questions and paperwork.
Work with Referral Care Coordinators, providers and/or clinics to facilitate patient referrals.
Order and maintain office and medical supplies.
Always maintain patient confidentiality.
Work collaboratively to meet the needs of the patients and organizational goals.
Other duties as assigned.