Full time opening for a certified Ophthalmic Assistant, working with pediatric patients.  Travel within the metro required with occassional Saturdays.  Qualified applicants must have either a COA or CMA certification, preferably with 3+ years experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Assist physician with office visits, charting, applanation tonometry, visual acuities, patient histories, surgery scheduling, etc.


2. Cleans and maintains instruments for physician.


3. May assist physician with surgical procedures, including providing proper instrumentation, set up and clean up of instruments.


4. Transcribes patients examination information onto the chart and completes charge ticket.


5. Provides education information regarding treatments prescribed by physician.


6. Ensures chart documentation supports level of coding for charges and insurance billing.


7. Coordinates supplies and/or equipment required by physician.


8. Schedules surgeries and testing procedures and obtains authorization, if required.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of medical terminology


• Ability to act independently


• Ability to interact with physicians/patients/staff


• Knowledge of insurance protocols and polocies


• Knowlege of CPT coding and ICD-9


• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal


• Good organizational skills