Medical Assistant

ASSOCIATED RETINA CONSULTANTS•Prescott, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1974, Associated Retina Consultants has an experienced team of Arizona eye specialists to diagnose and treat your vision problem. Our focus is on the retina, macula, and vitreous humor in the eye. We work hard every day to protect and save our patient’s vision, helping them lead better quality lives. The Ophthalmic Technician uses ophthalmic techniques to perform the preliminary work-up of patients, assists the physician(s) during the patient examination and documents the patient encounter in the patients’ electronic medical record as communicated by the physician. This is a full-time, year-round position. The role involves promptly and professionally assisting the doctor in patient care, efficiently and accurately interviewing patients and documenting histories and special testing. The position also requires communicating with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, and surgery scheduling. Maintaining and cleaning all equipment, reporting irregularities, instilling eye drops, cleaning and stocking exam rooms, and checking expiration dates on medications are also key responsibilities. Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Certificate
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Ophthalmic Scribe Certification. (If not certified must be willing to obtain OSC within 30 days of hire)
Ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
Ability to work with culturally diverse people.
Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
Good computer skills.
Able to navigate between screens: able to accurately enter data.
Able to type 30 words per minute

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual a plus.
Six (6) months of progressively responsible outpatient or medical office experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Willing to train the preferred candidate.

Responsibilities

Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories and special testing.
Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
Maintains and cleans all equipment being used and will report irregularities of such to the floor monitor or immediate supervisor.
Instill Eye Drops
Clean and stock exam rooms as needed.
Check expiration dates on medications.
Accurately performs: OCT, Tonometry with Perkins and Tonopen, Visual Acuity, Amsler Grid Testing, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Confrontation Visual Field Exam.
Attends staff meetings as required. When unable to attend will refer to the agenda and meetings notes.
Travel to other ARC locations may be required.