What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Externship Premed/PA/Optometry position at Capital Vision?
incredible Opportunity to learn directly from physician and medical staff.
Externship Option program - Volunteering- part time position; 1 month minimum commitment
Must be available a minimum of 1 day per week, yet 2 days per week highly preferred.
Requirements: Bachelors degree. Pursuit in medical career as a medical doctor, optometrist, nurse, physician assistant, certified ophthalmic technician, or other health related field
Training will be provided as part of the program during your time in the office. Near completion of the externship, you will be provided a recommendation letter and mock interviews for school if needed. This is a fun learning environment and we have a great team.
Competition for getting into PA, medical schools and other health related fields is high. Schools choose the best applicants and are really looking for clinical experience.
Studies show that experience in the medical field with outstanding letters of recommendation swill greatly improve your chances of admission. We have assisted many students with getting into medical school and other professional schools
As an outcome of the externship you will be able to: engage directly with physicians, medical staff, and patients.
You will get an introduction to:
Taking good patient histories and directly working with patients
Medical office administration/front desk experience including registering patients and checking eligibility
Observing minor surgical procedures
CPT and ICD 10 codes (medical billing)
Communicate with patients and insurance carriers.
Learn to check patients visions.
Learn about eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions
Learn how to write and phone prescribe medications.
Learn to operate ophthalmic testing equipment. Photo/Visual field/ and OCT machines.
How to work in a practice during the time of Covid 19
We hire internally and many of our externs now work for us.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location