Entry Level - Medical Assistant Job at UBMD Physicians Group, Orchard Park, NY

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  • UBMD Physicians Group
  • Orchard Park, NY

Job Description

If you're looking for an exciting opportunity in the medical field, this is the job for you! No experience, no problem! With this on the job training position, a  Medical Assistant  performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see Attending Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures.

Essential functions - Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides primary ophthalmic care to patients and act as clinical assistant to physician.
  • Performs complete ophthalmic history and preliminary exams, sub-specialty tests (refraction, VF test, A-Scan Biometry (IOL master), Pachymetry, color testing, and contact lens evaluation).
  • Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit. Accurately records all information in EMR system according to established standards and physician requirements.
  • Checks condition of patients' eyes by observing pupils, muscle, visual acuity, extraocular movements, and blood pressure (if requested by Physician).
  • Prepares patients for ophthalmology examination which includes dilating pupils, examines changes in visual acuity, and checks elevated extraocular pressure.
  • Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, completing diagnostic and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential.
  • Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders, use of drops, contact lenses, drugs, and answer questions about surgery and specialty imagining required/ordered.
  • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures along with complying with legal regulations.
  • Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and promptly reporting equipment issues.
  • Process prescription refill requests.
  • Performs set standard number of patient work-ups based on established times while maintaining quality of customer service.
  • Maintains stock in exam room in accordance to standard inventory and Physician preferences.
  • Maintains minor OR stock and all sterilization of instruments.
  • Sets up and prep for minor OR procedures to include setting sterile tray and maintaining sterile field.
  • Must be able to work at alternative Ross Eye Institute locations as needed.
  • Must be willing to work in all sub-specialty's from pediatrics to adult clinics.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred however willing to train the right candidate.
  • Proficient in computers and relevant software applications
  • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
  • Possession of strong problem solving skills and sound judgment.
  • Ability to achieve team goals while demonstrating organizational values and utilizing resources responsibly.
  • Ability to be proactive and take initiative.
  • Possession of strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as, exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across departments and build effective relationships with internal and external customers to achieve goals.
  • Exhibit high level of quality through attention to detail and monitoring of work.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
  • Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time,

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