Medical Assistant - Ophthalmology

UnitedHealth Group•Lake Success, NY

23d•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works to assist clinicians in providing health care at clinic locations. A Medical Assistant serves the patient and all members of the health care team by gathering and maintaining the necessary medical information in a cheerful, friendly, personable manner. This role provides quality patient care and helps to establish rapport between the clinician and patient.

Requirements

Experience in a medical office setting
Experience with PC and Microsoft office

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification
1+ years of experience working as a Medical Assistant performing front and clinical back-office duties
Experience working with EPIC EMR software

Responsibilities

Obtains patient histories and vital signs and records accurately in the electronic medical record
Prepares patients for examination and treatment and documents chief complaints
Eye testing on auto-refractor and visual field
Complete eye exam and check eyeglass prescription
Retrieves laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per clinician’s instructions
Stocks supplies and prepares exam rooms and instruments for examinations, testing, or minor surgeries
Potential for heavy phone usage. Responds to incoming phone calls and refers if necessary. Calls patients as necessary to follow up and/or schedule appointments
Obtain prior authorizations as necessary
Assist with other specialties within the suite as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned