Ophthalmic Assistant - Worcester, MA

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for external candidatesOpportunities with Reliant Medical Group , part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Location: Reliant Medical Group, a Part of Optum: Worcester, MASchedule: Monday - Friday office open 7:30 - 5:00Specialty: OphthalmologyPrimary Responsibilities:

Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments

Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs

Document patient care using electronic medical record software

Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis and handle patient specimen samples

Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations

Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualification:

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or you must be willing to attain that certification within 180 days of the start date

Preferred Qualifications:

Active medical assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA or RMA)

CPR certification

Experience working as a Medical Assistant or EMT

Experience with electronic medical record software

Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications

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