Medical Assistant Optometry/Ophthalmology (Modesto McHenry - Optometry) at Central Valley PACE in Modesto, CA

Job description

• The Medical Assistant (MA) performs nursing procedures and patient registration tasks and procedures. The MA reports to the Clinic Supervisor, whichever is appropriate to the designated site.
• This position will work at the Modesto McHenry - Optometry Clinic.
• Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with availability to work overtime as needed.
• Compensation: $22.00 - $23.10 per hour
• Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; 403(b) with match, FSA plans, gym discounts, and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective communication and problem solving skills.
• Works within a team care environment to provide excellent patient care services within scope of practice as established by the Medical Board of California.
• Coordinates duties with Clinic Supervisor (CS) and from licensed providers, RNs, LVNs, Director of Nursing (DON), Director of Operations (DOO), Quality Improvement/Assurance staff, GVHC trainers and Senior Leadership.
• Pre-visit planning in collaboration with patient
• Creating opportunities for patient access
• Communicating effectively with care team throughout the day
• Maintaining efficient patient care flow throughout the day
• Providing continuity of care for the patient within the care team for that day
• Collect and record patient data for vital signs, height, weight, and basic medical history
• Medication and vaccine administration
• Specimen collection and in-house diagnostic tests
• Uncomplicated wound care and suture removal
• Non-invasive treatments (e.g. ear lavage)
• Removal of splints and orthotics
• Application of prefabricated orthopedic appliances
• Assisting in ambulation and transfers
• Patient preparation for procedures and assisting provider in such
• Provide patient instructions and education upon authorization of the provider
• Emergency first aid and CPR
• Nail cutting in healthy patients
• Take near/distant visual acuities.
• Collect preliminary patient data, including taking a patient history.
• Perform Tonometry, Lensometry, Perimetry and Auto refractor
• Perform retinal photography for the eye pacs diabetic retinopathy-screening program.
• Perform automated visual field testing
• Perform color vision testing (D-15)
• Supports billing by using both Optix, and the practice management system.
• Records performance of authorized patient treatment and care in the medical record, consistent with GVHC protocols
• Participates in staff education and training activities in collaboration with back office training staff. Maintains required competencies as established.
• Assists in facility management including keeping patient areas clean and safe
• Assists in responding to and resolving patient complaints as need.
• Order/fit frame, adjust and repair lenses and frames
• Maintain inventory of optical supplies
• Dispense eyewear and contacts within guidelines
• Contact lens training and patient education for soft and hard contact lenses
• All other tasks related to eye care
• Perform automated eye pressure, refraction, and visual field tests as ordered by provider
• Perform OCT, pachymetry, and fundus photography procedures as ordered by provider
• Assess phone calls and tasks assignments
• Obtain referral authorization from insurance, collect co-pays/coinsurance
• Use any optical device in connection with ocular exercises, visual training, vision training, or orthoptics
• Maintains required competencies as established
• Proactively assumes responsibility for continuous improvement activities and is receptive to accepting other job duties as assigned and as delegated.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic MA and back office procedures and medical terminology.
• SKILLS: Basic computer skills and data entry skills; excellent communication skills.
• ABILITY TO: Handle multiple priorities, build positive relationships, maintain a positive attitude and a warm and friendly demeanor; efficiently work in a team environment; travel as required for assigned site(s) and designated meetings/trainings.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Medical Assisting certificate from an accredited program.
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Skills

Required

• Basic MA and back office procedures
• Medical terminology
• Basic computer skills
• Data entry skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to build positive relationships
• Efficiently work in a team environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish