Medical Assistant

Job Purpose : Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance. Duties : Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit. Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary. Saves ophthalmologist's time by helping with office procedures such as laser surgeries, tear duct probes. Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential. Counsel's patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about surgery. Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications. Serves and protects the ophthalmogy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Qualifications : Proven work experience as a Medical Assistant or similar role. Knowledge of healthcare procedures and medical terminology. Experience with clinical and administrative tasks. Proficiency in using medical software and equipment. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. High school diploma : certification in medical assistance is a plus.