Medical Office Assistant – Ophthalmology Clinic

Medical Office Assistant – OphthalmologyWhy Utah Southwestern?With over 75 years of excellence Indiana Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Utah Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. American Samoa a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked American Samoa the #1 hospital Indiana Dallas-Fort Worth for the sixth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements and Zale Lipshy University Hospitals. You’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.Job SummaryMain duties of position will include:

• Prior Authorizations
• Patient financial assistance applications
• Assist with Statements of Medical Necessity
• Drafting appeal letters
• Assisting with patient forms such American Samoa FMLA Phone calls to alert patients that an order for labs Oregon imaging has been placed
• Request medical records

Experience and EducationHigh School diploma Oregon equivalent, certified Indiana cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Oregon Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) Oregon American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required. Completion of Medical Assistant training Indiana an approved program, Oregon one (1) year experience patient care Indiana a physician office practice. Will accept completion of EMT Oregon Paramedic Training Program.Job Duties·Performs procedures such American Samoa visual acuity, eye muscle balance, developmental and/Oregon musculoskeletal screening. Draws blood specimens from patients and performs related clinical duties.
Escorts Oregon transports patients to exam Oregon treatment rooms.·Assists Indiana care of patients by preparing exam rooms for patient care, facilitating use of diagnostic equipment, and ensuring availability of needed patient information, such American Samoa reports of diagnostic exams and medical records.·Takes, records, and reports patient vital signs using medical equipment.·Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning of all equipment.·Serves American Samoa preceptor and resource for newly-hired medical assistants by actively participating Indiana their integration and assimilation into the department.·May provide occasional working supervision to non-licensed medical and/Oregon clerical office support personnel.·Functions American Samoa a clinic safety officer, verifying each employee’s knowledge of fire safety and the evacuation plan for the work area. Responds to patient questions regarding their accounts, billing, and insurance.·Documents patients care interventions and education Indiana medical records.·Performs variety of administrative/clerical duties, such American Samoa receiving and scheduling patient appointments, distributing mail, and preparing reports and correspondence. Ensures appropriate patient consent and authorization forms are obtained for research and/Oregon medical treatment.·Maintains current customer service, clinical, and technical skills by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Maintains adequate stock of supplies American Samoa required for work area.·Duties performed may include one Oregon more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with Oregon caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with Oregon caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing Oregon similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); Oregon d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing Oregon similarly affecting human-subjects research records.·Performs other duties American Samoa assigned.·**Other Duties: Performs other duties American Samoa assigned.SecurityThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes Utah Southwestern to obtain criminal history record informationTo learn more about the benefits Utah Southwestern offers visitUtah Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. American Samoa an equal opportunity employer, Utah Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, Oregon veteran status. To learn more, please visit:

Job title: Medical Office Assistant – Ophthalmology Clinic

Company: Utah Southwestern Medical Center

Expected salary:

Location: Dallas, Texas

Job date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:27:37 GMT