Doctor Assistant

Wolfe Eye Clinic • Ames, IA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Wolfe Eye Clinic is hiring a full-time Doctor Assistant based at its Ames clinic. The role supports physicians and patients during clinic visits and involves patient work-ups, insurance authorizations, scribing and coding, medical-record documentation, surgical scheduling, patient communications, and education. Daytime travel within Iowa is required. Travel time outside the employee’s base clinic is compensated, and mileage is reimbursed. The position offers daytime hours and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a medical office.
• Previous experience with an electronic medical record or medical office software.
• Ability to effectively enter information into a variety of computer programs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to provide excellent patient service.
• Ability to travel during the daytime within Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician during clinic.
• Perform patient work-ups.
• Obtain prior authorizations for insurance.
• Scribe and code during exams.
• Organize and prepare clinic documents.
• Document information in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with surgical scheduling.
• Answer patient calls and messages.
• Provide patient education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Compensated travel time when traveling outside the base clinic
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed