Medical Assistant, Scribe

Erie Retinal Surgery is seeking a Medical Assistant who will be primarily responsible for medically assisting the doctor and accurately documenting patient examinations in their chart. This is a great entry point into the medical field for someone who wants to gain experience working directly with a physician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED, Medical Assistant designation and/or Medical Scribe certification preferred. Medical office experience preferred. Team oriented and self motivated with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in highly stressful daily situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow all current and future policies and procedures of the department.
• Perform basic ocular screening and patient history.
• Assist in the efficient movement/flow of patients through sequence and evaluation.
• Medically assist the doctor through the patient examination.
• Scribe and document for the doctor.
• Prepare examination rooms to provide all needed medications, forms, consents and educational materials.
• Coordinate special testing needs and surgical needs.
• Create a sterile environment using sterile technique.
• Accurately perform and document the following:
• Confrontation visual fields
• Basic pupil evaluation
• Tonopen and NCT tonometry
• Visual acuity distance and near
• Knowledge of ophthalmic terminology and equipment.
• Assist doctor with patient calls, pharmacy calls, etc; return all patient phone calls the same day received.
• Communicate all doctor instructions to patients and/or other doctors’ offices as directed; fax reports, letters, post op visits, etc., to referring doctors.
• Participate in duties as deemed necessary, by clinical supervisor, office manager and/or doctor(s).
• Provide assistance to other clinic personnel as needed.

ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain practice and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Exhibit professional demeanor at all times while representing the practice.
• Maintain a professional level and volume of communication.
• Participate in staff and educational meetings and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you please reply with your resume for consideration. Thank you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17