Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant

Bay Area Retina Associates

Pleasanton (CA)

Hybrid

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

EAP Program

Retirement Plan with employer contributions

Rich PTO Plan

Holiday and Birthday Pay

Job summary

Bay Area Retina Associates is looking for a skilled Eyecare Assistant based in Pleasanton, CA. The successful candidate will test and measure eye functions, assist ophthalmologists with various tasks, and maintain exam room supplies. Key responsibilities include obtaining patient histories and assisting with clinical trials. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks across various office locations.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan with contributions, and a rich PTO plan.

Qualifications

Must be able to remain stationary for 50% of the scheduled shift.
Ability to frequently move about the office.
Lift up to 50 pounds and communicate necessary information.

Responsibilities

Test patient’s vision and enter results in EMR.
Obtain patient history and scribe exam results.
Assist doctor with procedures and room patients.
Sterilize equipment and restock exam rooms.
Obtain consents and authorizations as needed.

Skills

Excellent patient relations

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Bay Area Retina Associates is a group practice of highly experienced ophthalmologists specializing in cutting edge retinal treatments who are dedicated to providing exceptional eye care to our patients. BARA has 11 convenient locations in the Bay Area and has been in the industry for 35 years. Our mission is to be the premier retinal provider, for our communities, by providing high-quality state of the art medical and surgical care to our patients.

Job Summary

Test and measures eye function to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and diseases, prepares and closes exam rooms at beginning and end of day, performs drug and supply inventory and stocking, supports multiple physicians across multiple offices, traveling as needed. Position will obtain consents, authorizations, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. Position will perform scribing duties and assist with clinical trials as requested. Position may help with telephone appointments, checks patients in, out, and schedules follow-up appointments. Insurance verification, authorizations, eligibility, and co-pay collection. Cash handling and end of day reconciliation when needed.

Essential Functions

Test patient’s far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, visual field, and tonometry and enter into EMR. Dilate eyes. Perform Optical Coherence Tomography (OCTs) and Fundus Autofluorescence (FAFs)
Obtain and record new patient history and/or review established patient history. Scribe all results of exam in EMR as well as other pertinent information relayed by the patient and doctor.
Room patients and assist doctor with numbing, rinsing, and procedure set up.
Open and close exam rooms at the beginning and end of each day. Sterilize equipment. Restock rooms and perform drug and medical supply inventory, ordering as needed.
Have knowledge of common diagnoses, procedures, and instrumentation. Obtain consents for minor procedures and/or payment assistance programs.
Obtain authorizations for procedures or injections prior to or during visit.
Obtain BCVA certification to assist in clinical trials program, if directed as requested.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by supervisor, Director of Operations, or physician.

Accountabilities

Maintaining patient satisfaction by providing professional, friendly service. Satisfactory completion of assigned competencies, to be completed within 3 months of hire and annual thereafter.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Requirements

Excellent patient relations. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication.
One year of past medical clinic experience preferred but not required

Education Required Or Equivalent

Minimum high school diploma. College degree or continuing education courses desirable.

Physical Standards, Including Lifting And Pushing Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of scheduled shift or more, be able to frequently move about the office to direct patients, access office supplies, and equipment, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to communicate with patients to convey necessary medical and financial information and document accurately in EMR and practice management system.

Travel Requirements

Travel between 3 home offices Pleasanton/ Castro Valley/ Fremont. Periodic travel to other clinic locations as needed.

Equipment

Position requires the use of telephone and office equipment such as computers, copier, fax, and scanner. Position requires the use of medical equipment such as exam chairs, imaging equipment, pharmaceutical refrigerators, and diagnostic testing equipment.

List Any Unique Conditions Of The Position

OSHA Classification Category I. Job duties include exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

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