Front and Back Office Medical Assistant

We are a team-oriented, growing medical practice located in Pasadena seeking to hire a compassionate and professional medical assistant. Must be bilingual in Armenian or Spanish. 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: Bilingual in Armenian or Spanish Highly motivated Compassionate / Friendly Great communication skills Attention to detail 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, Optos, FA Scribe for the doctor Medical record keeping Our primary contact method is via phone, so please be on the lookout for a phone call or voicemail! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Health insurance Medical Specialty: Ophthalmology Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Medical Office: 1 year (Preferred) Language: Spanish (Preferred) Armenian (Preferred) Work Location: In person