Overview
Retina Consultants of Texas is seeking a responsible, self-motivated individual to help provide unparalleled patient satisfaction by assisting patients with questions regarding testing, completing medication refils, assisting with scheduling, and completing documentation requested by patient or their employers. This position will require travel the following clinics: Sugar Land, Peakwood, Pearland, Memorial, and Bellaire. Mileage is compensated.
RCTX offers the following competitive benefits for full-time eligible employees after the introductory period:
Medical Insurance Plans
Vision Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance Plan
401K Contribution
Life Insurance
PTO and Holiday Pay
Incentive Rewards Program
Certification Opportunities
Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is one of the largest and most respected retina-only ophthalmology practices in the United States, committed to Preserving the Patient's Vision. RCTX has three certified research centers and is home to the Greater Houston Retina Research Center, one of the country's leading sites for retinal research. All Retina Consultants of Texas physicians are board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specialize exclusively in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous, and macula. In addition, RCTX has an ocular oncology division, which focuses on cancer treatments for the eye. Our surgeons have studied at some of the most renowned institutions in the nation and all have graduated at the very top of their classes.
Retina Consultants of Texas follows all CDC and local authority protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients, providers, employees and communities.
Retina Consultants of Texas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and an Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity.
Responsibilities Respond to questions from patients via phone about treatment, symptoms, prescriptions, or any additional inquiries
Set up tests requested by physician, obtain required pre-authorizations, and relay results to patients; including imaging and lab work.
Send/refill prescriptions; written, faxed, or electronic prescriptions.
Schedule outgoing referrals and send chart information as needed.
Request medical records from other physician offices and scan into Electronic Health Records.
Complete patient paperwork (worker's compensation, FMLA, etc.) and document work in Electronic Health Records system.
Assist with clinic as needed as an ophthalmic technician.
Assist with scheduling and rescheduling patients as needed
Qualifications Demonstrated effectiveness showing courtesy, diligence, integrity, and teamwork
Strong interpersonal skills; effective listening, clear communication, effective patient problem resolution, warm demeanor
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with physicians, coworkers, and patients
Ability to master multiple computer systems (data entry and data retrieval)
Ability to master the terminology of the medical field
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease processes/symptoms, usual tests
Knowledge of billing and coding for tests and diagnoses
Education Requirements High School diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant certification preferred
Experience Requirements: Experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant or Medical Assistant preferred
1-2 years of experience in front or back office experience preferred
PHYSICAL Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
