Doctor Assistant

Wolfe Eye Clinic; Fort Dodge (IA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Wolfe Eye Clinic is seeking a dedicated medical office professional to support ophthalmology clinic operations in Fort Dodge, IA. The role involves assisting physicians during clinic, performing patient work-ups, and handling charting and documentation in the EMR system.

Ideal candidates bring medical office experience, strong communication, and a commitment to excellent patient service, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical office.
• Experience with an electronic medical record or medical office software.
• Ability to enter information accurately into multiple computer programs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to patient service.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician during clinic sessions.
• Perform patient work-ups and document findings.
• Handle prior authorizations for insurance.
• Scribe and code during exams as needed.
• Prepare and organize clinic documents and records.

Skills

Customer service

Medical office experience

EMR software

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Dodge - Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Position Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Assisting the physician during clinic
• Performing patient work-ups
• Obtaining prior authorizations for insurance.
• Scribing and Coding during the exam.
• Organizing and preparing clinic documents
• Documenting into the electronic medical record.
• Assisting in surgical scheduling
• Answering patient calls and messages.
• Providing patient education.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical office.
• Previous experience with an electronic medical record or medical office software.
• Ability to effectively enter information into a variety of computer programs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to provide excellent patient service.

Daytime travel within the state of Iowa is required. When traveling outside your base clinic, travel time will be compensated, and mileage will be reimbursed.

Benefits

• health and dental, 401k, paid-time off, etc

EOE