Medical Assistant
About The Position
A Medical Assistant supports ophthalmologists in providing eye care services to patients by assisting with clinical and administrative tasks that contribute to the efficient operation of the practice. The role includes performing specialized eye-exam and diagnostic testing, supporting patient flow, responding to prescription refill requests as authorized by a physician, and educating patients on medication administration and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by a physician. The Medical Assistant also helps maintain patient confidentiality and privacy, assists with opening and closing duties, and performs other duties as assigned. The stated work hours are 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. The position is based at Shepherd Eye Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and includes local travel. Comprehensive EyeCare Partners provides practice management and administrative services to affiliated physicians and practices, supporting their delivery of clinical excellence.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Proficiency using the internet.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a customer-facing position preferred.
- Medical-related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform specialized eye-exam testing while streamlining patient flow.
- Perform diagnostic testing, including visual aids, OCT, and corneal topography.
- Provide phone support for prescription refill requests as authorized by the physician.
- Educate patients about medication administration and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by the physician.
- Follow legal and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA guidelines, to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
- Assist with opening and closing duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid holidays.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid mileage between practices during work hours.
- Ongoing education opportunities, including certification reimbursement.
- Discount programs, including vision discounts on products and services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
