Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology - PRN - Willing to Train!
Core
Assist ophthalmologists in providing patient care by performing preliminary eye tests, verifying insurance, and managing patient flow.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)
Builds
Patient exam readiness and diagnostic data for ophthalmology practices
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient intake, insurance verification, EMR data entry, visual acuity testing, pupil observation, ocular medication knowledge, diagnostic test execution (visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, topography), eye anatomy knowledge
Preferred skills
COA or COT certification, prior medical/eyecare experience
Technologies
EMR systems, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Facilitate patient flow, assist doctor in preliminary testing, verify medical and vision insurances, record medical history and medications, check eye conditions (pupils, muscles, visual acuity), perform diagnostic tests, handle general office duties
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC