Relevant CTE Program:
Health Science
Job Description:
Organization Summary Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region provides a comprehensive model of eye care with experienced specialists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians providing patient-centered eye expertise in Albany, Clifton Park, Schenectady, Schodack, and Troy. Whether a patient is visiting us for a routine visit, to treat a common eye condition or has a more serious eye disorder, we endeavor to provide the highest standard of comprehensive eye care services with excellence and compassion that will consistently exceed expectations. It is a simple philosophy that we hold true—patient first in everything we do. Position Summary Medical Assistants are primarily responsible for medically and administratively supporting providers; preparing exam rooms, escorting and communicating with patients, performing basic clinical assessments, and accurately documenting patient examinations within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. Essential Duties & Responsibilities *Greet patient promptly and professionally. *Escort patient to exam room(s) and waiting areas throughout their appointment. *Perform basic ocular screening and patient history. *Respond to patient concerns appropriately. *Medically assist provider throughout the patient examination. *Scribe for the provider and/or document patient chart, including appropriate medical coding for billing. *Coordinate special testing needs with ophthalmic technicians and surgical needs with the Patient Care Coordination team. *Prepare and distribute all required patient forms, consents and educational materials. *Communicate all provider instructions to patients and/or other physician offices as directed including, but not limited to, faxing reports, letters, post op visits, etc., to referring doctors. *Assist provider with patient calls, pharmacy calls, etc., returning all patient phone calls the same day they are received. *Clean and prepare examination rooms daily. *Sterilize equipment and follow legal and proper protocol for disposal of medical instruments and waste to ensure a healthy environment for patients and employees. *Use universal precautions and required personal protective equipment with all patient encounters. *Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and other healthcare regulations. *Travel between medical offices, as directed by management, to ensure adequate patient/provider coverage. *Support reception and patient care coordination teams, as deemed necessary, by management and/or provider(s). *Perform other clinical and administrative duties as needed/assigned. Work Environment Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region is a busy private practice with 16 physicians and five office locations. Employees are frequently engaged in repetitive tasks and are occasionally exposed to biological hazards including, but not limited to, blood borne pathogens and/or or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions. The noise level is usually moderate. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and be able to maneuver in small areas, possess gross and fine motor skills, sit, bend, kneel, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds when assisting patients. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Additional Information This position requires work to be performed on-site in one or more of our medical office locations. Ability to travel to and between our office locations is required. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Company Name:
Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region
Application Deadline:
6/30/2024
Contact:
Shirley Favata Human Resources Manager humanresources@ophthalmicconsultants.com
Apply on-line: https://ophthalmicconsultants.com/about-us/apply-for-a-job/
Skills Needed:
Required Minimum Skills: *Software proficiency, specifically with Microsoft products and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) applications *Ability to type 40+ words per minute with spelling accuracy. *Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with patients, providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others. *Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. *Attentive to patient needs/excellent customer service skills. *Ability to work collaboratively with all team members to ensure quality patient care at all times
Age Requirement:
18
Certification Or Education Required:
Required Minimum Education or Certification: *High school diploma or equivalent *Valid NYS driver’s license Preferred Education or Certification: *Medical Assistant Certification *BLS certification
Hourly Wage:
$18-23/hour
Benefits:
Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as a wide array of voluntary benefit offerings such as disability, life and critical illness insurance. Full-time employees also enjoy generous paid time off including 7 paid holidays and a 401k plan with employer contribution.
Hours:
Monday through Friday Work shifts start between 7:00 am and 8:00 am (staggered shifts) with typical shift end times between 4:00 pm and 5:00pm. No weekends or evenings. Holiday closures include: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Full Time or Part Time:
Full Time