Medical Assistant

Summary of Responsibilities:

Responsible for documentation of all lasers, procedures and surgeries at the ambulatory surgery center and local hospitals in the patient's electronic health record. Serves as liaison between surgeon, facility, pre-op staff, etc. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and surgical and laser procedures. Essential Job Functions (as dictated per Counselor or Admin Support role): Maintains accurate surgical records for surgeons as outlined in company standards and guidelines. Maintain communication with Surgical Vision Coordinators, MEC Surgeons and their teams. Maintains 5% or less error rate on chart documentation and scanning. Adheres to the Protocol "Adding and retrieving surgical items from EMA" Advises supervisor of any changes or discrepancies in the protocol "Adding and retrieving surgical items from EMA" Proper Building of surgical charts. Properly manage time to avoid any unauthorized overtime. Cross train with Surgical Front Desk Team to prepare for time off and provide coverage as needed for teammates. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Attends required meetings. Ability to speak, understand and write fluent English Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation Proficiency in alphabetizing and spelling Ability to write legibly Ability to calculate mathematical formulas. Reviews appropriate reports on a regular basis as outlined in company standards and guidelines. Does not engage in gossip, and non-productive behavior as outlined in the company handbook Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Competencies Exceptional human relations skills Creates a trustworthy and comfortable environment for patients Communicates in a calm, orderly, and non-threatening manner Communicates effectively with supervisors and direct interactions with staff. Can work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities Does not engage in gossip, and non-productive behavior as outline in the company handbook Requires considerable attention to detail. Minimum Education Requirements High school diploma or GED. Minimum Background Requirements Two years previous experience or training in this or similar position in a medical practice. College degree desired, but not required Minimum Demonstrated Skills Proficiency on a PC Proficiency using a photocopier Proficiency handling multiple telephone lines Proficiency using a Scanner Attendance Requirement This position requires that staff member be available during normal clinic hours to accommodate the schedule of the surgeon. Some schedule variation may be needed to meet the needs of our patients .

Physical Requirements:

• Must be in good mental and physical condition to withstand the medium to high levels of stress and demands of a mentally and physically active position.
• Manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, adequate vision and hearing needed in daily work.
• Must be able to deal with routine to moderate levels of stress on a routine basis
• Sitting 70% of the time
• Walking 20% of the time
• Standing 10% of the time.
• Medical office environment

Experience:

medical: 2 years (Required) Customer service: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person