Job description

Ophthalmic Specialist of Michigan (OSM) is currently hiring a full-time Medical Assistant/Imaging Specialist. At OSM, we are proud to continue our tradition of providing quality care and service for our community.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for administering diagnostic testing and imaging following physician orders and protocol. Full training will be provided.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain excellent communication and effective working relationships with patients, providers, clinical, and administrative team members.
• Perform ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by the physician.
• Properly operate common ophthalmic equipment including, but not limited to: Visual Fields, Fundus Photography, Fluorescein Angiography, External Photography, Optical Coherence Tomography, A Scan, B Scan, Pachymetry, and Topography.
• Administer eye drops under physician supervision while utilizing proper sterile technique.
• Provide patients with instructions based on the information provided by the physician and supply with available patient education materials.
• Greet patient and provide introduction prior to eye exam in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner.
• Escort patients to appropriate areas including reception, dilating room, procedure rooms and surgical scheduling.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance, and inventory of clinical areas and equipment.
• Demonstrate compliance with all provisions of safety rules and other policies and procedures.

Other Functions

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Ophthalmic Specialists of Michigan.
• Perform related duties as required and as needed.
• Travel between office locations as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, client, company and personnel information by conforming to all HIPAA regulations and following confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Conform to all OSHA regulations to maintain a safe environment.
• Operate basic office equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• At least two years in a customer service setting, ideally in healthcare, is preferred.
• At least one year performing venipuncture, is preferred.
• Knowledge of ophthalmology and/or optometry is preferred.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHR) is preferred.
• Completion of Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Medical Assistant (MA) is preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, initiative and time management skills.
• The ability to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in written format.
• Ability to work independently but also to work effectively with others as a team to accomplish objectives and goals.
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills, with the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute (WPM).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Livonia, MI 48152: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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