Front and Back Office Medical Assistant - Pasadena, United States - Retina Macula Consultants of California

Description

We are a growing medical practice located in Pasadena seeking to hire a compassionate and professional medical assistant. Must be able to multitask, must be dedicated and reliable.
Must be bilingual in Armenian. Previous experience in a medical office is preferred but we are willing to train the right person.

You will get great hands on experience with patients and work very closely with the doctor, learning about a variety of diseases and treatments.

As part of our well-rounded team you will gain experience with both front and back office duties, helping the doctor with procedures, checking patients' vision and eye pressure, and taking images of the retina, as well as scheduling patients, handling a multi-line phone system and verifying insurance eligibility and benefits.

College graduates are encouraged to apply, as well as those seeking experience and exposure to the medical field to later become nurses, physician assistants, or doctors.

This a great opportunity for anybody looking to gain patient care experience for PA schools, medical schools, and even nursing schools
The position is
full time and health benefits are offered to all employees after training period.


Medical Assistant Skills REQUIRED:

• Fast learner

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Bilingual in Armenian:

• Highly motivated
• Compassionate / Friendly
• Great communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle constructive criticism
• 12 years experience in a medical office preferred, but willing to train the right person
• No Medical Assistant certification required

Front Office Medical Assistant duties:

• Insurance verification
• Answering phone calls
• Scheduling appointments
• Authorization requests
• Surgery scheduling
• Fax and medical records processing
• Credentialing
• Prescription refills

Back Office Medical Assistant duties:

• Obtain Medical History
• Perform visual acuity assessment
• Obtain intraocular pressure
• Administer dilating drops
• Perform complex retinal imaging: OCT, Fundus Photo, FA
• Scribe for the doctor
• Medical record keeping

Pay:
$ $20.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Health insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Inperson

Experience:

Medical Office: 1 year (preferred)


Language:

• Armenian (required)

Work Location:
In person