Medical Assistant
Core
Assist ophthalmologists in providing comprehensive eye care, performing preliminary patient work-ups, scribing for physicians, and conducting diagnostic eye examinations.
Role type
Ophthalmic Technician / Medical Assistant (Clinical IC)
Builds
Eye care services for patients in a clinic setting
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
clinical work
Required skills
patient intake and history recording, visual acuity testing, pupil and muscle observation, diagnostic testing (visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, topography), vital signs measurement, room preparation and cleaning, EMR documentation, procedure coding (ICD-9)
Preferred skills
phlebotomy, COA or COT certification, Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC), retina experience
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), image management systems, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Greet patients and verify information, perform eye examinations and diagnostic tests, scribe medical visits, prepare patients for treatments, maintain exam rooms and supplies, document procedures and codes in EMR
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical support