Job Details
Qualifications
- BLS Certification
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Medical office experience
- Typing
Benefits
- Paid time off
Job Description
A small but busy patient-focused ophthalmology practice is looking for a full-time employee (40 hours per week) for front and back medical office duties.
Duties will initially include answering phones, triaging patient requests and emergencies, appointment scheduling, paper chart management, patient check-in and check-out with patient billing and payment, and other medical office organizational duties.
The employee will then be trained to take medical and eye histories, perform various diagnostic tests, and prepare the examination room.
Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Front Desk Duties- Telephones, scheduling, patient check-in and out
Chart filing/ preparation and patient form management
General office organizational tasks
Back-Office Duties (To be trained)
Take patients’ general medical and ophthalmic histories
Perform visual acuity testing
Perform basic diagnostic studies ( visual fields and imaging) for ophthalmology
Clean, stock and prepare patient rooms
QUALIFICATIONS:
Medical Assistant, nursing or health science background
2 years of Medical Office employment experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Strong computer and typing skills
Compassionate and patient-service driven
Ability to work independently
Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
Must have legal authorization to work in the US.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
COVID-19 considerations:
Medical offices require employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Staff and patient masking are required in medical offices at this time.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Santa Monica, CA 90402: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Medical office: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person