Busy 5 physician retina specialty practice is looking for a full-time back office medical assistant to join our team. We offer a competitive salary (which is based on experience), medical benefits, paid holidays, a profit sharing plan, 10 days vacation a year(after one years service), and 10 days sick pay per year (after one years service). Job is primarily for offices that are located in Santa Cruz county.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Must be willing and able to travel to all 7 offices locations. Job will be based in Santa Cruz County but traveling to other offices as needed is required.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• MA, EMT, COA, COT certifications are a plus.

Duties include:

• Completing any patient medical records with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Compassionately and professionally communicating with patients.
• Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
• Performs technical workups, patient interviews, and special testing.
• Working in a team environment.
• Creates patient diagnostic records and maintains a cross-referenced diagnosis/patient database.
• Maintains certification to meet criteria for research studies.
• Maintains photo supply and equipment inventory and reviews all requests for supply purchases for clinical operations.
• Manages upkeep and review of facility diagnostic equipment, including ophthalmic photographic inventory, visual field testing instruments and ultrasound instruments.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, and reports to supervisor if not in working condition.
• Returns phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
• Assists in minor surgery.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.
• Takes pride and ownership in success and image of Practice.
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.
• Clinical ophthalmic duties such as visual acuity, intra-ocular pressure checks, photography, OCT's , Visual Fields, and other diagnostic photographic studies.'

'Work Location: Multiple locations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 80 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Private practice

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person