Medical Assistant
Job Title:Medical Assistant
Department:Back Office
Reports To: Back office Supervisor, RN Director & Administrator
LOCATION: Requires travel between offices in Bakersfield & Delano 3 of 5 days per week at this time
Basic Function
To assist Physicians and patients with processes needed for office visits, including proper testing, detail oriented documentation, and charting of information, as per office protocols.
Responsibilities
1. Ensure the flow and efficient turnover of exam rooms.
2. Maintain exam rooms in a neat and clean manner at all times.
3. Comply with patient needs at all times.
4. Escort patients from waiting room to examination rooms.
5. Intake and notate patients complete medical history and purpose for office visist.
6. Ensure patient charts contain all pertinent information and are placed in designated areas for Physicians' use.
7. Alert Physicians of patients' allergies prior to beginning exams.
8. Assist Physicians with testing, injections, and/or other procedures as necessary.
9. Monitor supply levels, and replace as needed, and notify management for re-order as necessary.
10. Instruct patients regarding information needed once they leave the office to include:
- medication usage, pre-op instructions, & informed consent for surgery and description of disease processes
11. Proper documentation and coding of all medical documents.
12. Apply knowledge of sterile techniques and OSHA regulations.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Technical Communication
Customer Relations
Customer Service
Diplomacy
Filing
Math Aptitude
Organization
Planning
Professionalism
Project Management
Presentation
Reading
Time Management
Computer Literacy
Education/Training
Degree: High school diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
2+ years of experience in ophthalmology practice.
BENEFITS
Microsoft Program Experience preferred
401k & Profit Sharing (after 1 year)
Progressive paid vacation plan
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19-23 hour
Application Questions
You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:
- How many years of Certified Medical Assistant experience do you have?
- How many years of Ophthalmology experience do you have?
- Do you have the following license or certification: Certification Medical Assistant, CPR?
- Are you in Bakersfield, CA 93312?
- Do you speak Spanish (Bilingual)?
- Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
