Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Certified Ophthalmic Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Ophthalmic Technician is either a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant. The Certified Ophthalmic Technician is responsible to assist ophthalmologists by performing various duties appropriate for their licensure level that are essential for patient care and so that patients receive the highest standard of service.

The Medical Assistant - Certified is responsible for assisting physicians, midlevel providers, and other clinical staff in providing medical services to patients with provider delegation within scope of practice. This position assists physicians with back-office duties.

The Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner (e.g., RN, APC, MD / DO) to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients.

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS includes the following, other duties may be assigned :

Medical Assistant – Certified (MA-C) :

Performing clinical and clerical functions as necessary

• Provide direct clinical support to a provider and staff.
• Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge.
• Assure compliance of physician orders, pre-authorization, and other documentation through entry into the EMR.
• Review and route patient / caregiver and provider’s calls to the appropriate party.
• Review and route incoming faxes to the appropriate party.
• Obtain vital signs and follow appropriate intake processes for visits.
• Prepare and assist with minor office procedure, specialty exams and in-office treatments.
• Administer medication and vaccinations with a provider order for both children and adults.
• Perform EKG’s, PFT’s ear lavage and various point of care testing as requested by ordering provider.
• Maintain exam rooms, stock and clean after every visit.
• Provides other office support as needed.

Other Responsibilities

Medical Assistant – Registered (MA-R) :

Demonstrate competency and perform only the medical tasks listed on the current Healthcare Practitioner Endorsement under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner as defined in RCW 18.360.010.

Medication administration according to a written order from the Healthcare Practitioner for drugs that are :

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

MA-C :

MA-R :

Training and Experience

MA-C & MA-R :

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Minimum Required MA-C & MA-R :

MA-C :

MA-R :

Submission of the Medical Assistant – Registered Healthcare Practitioner Endorsement with the Washington Department of Health within 7 days of the start date.

Copy of Healthcare Practitioner Endorsement to Human Resources.

Active Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire

Copy of written verification the endorsement is accepted and active with the Washington State Department of Health to Human Resources.

Completion of all assigned unit / department specific checklists, including applicable CLIA competencies, supervised by a Healthcare Practitioner within 60 days of hire.

Copy of all checklists and competencies to Human Resources.

Benefit Information and Wage Transparency :

WhidbeyHealth Employees who work a 0.6 FTE or higher are categorized as, “benefit eligible”.

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WAGE RANGE : $23.347 - $36.656

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