Certified Medical Assistant/Optometry, Juneau, AK

Travel Certified Medical Assistant/Optometry(Days)

• Days; M-F 8-5
  
• Start Date: 5/18/2026
  
• Contract: 13 weeks
  
• Location: Juneau, AK 99801
  
• Hourly Pay: $ 23.00
  
• Non-taxed Stipend: $854.00
  
• Weekly Total Pay: $1544.00
  
• EMR Used: Meditech
  
• Traveler Policy: only accepts traveler profile applications from travelers that live at least 50+ miles away from the facility address they are working at. Rate is all inclusive and client will not be provided housing or flights.
  

***Start date no less than 5 weeks AFTER fingerprint cards are received for processing***

This position supports eye care services to patients of all ages. This position requires/develops skills as an optometry assistant including optical and imaging duties through on-the-job and self-training modules. Customer service, attention to detail, clear communication and timely documentation are essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optometry Assistant
  
• Room and screen patients for the providers, perform optical and point of care lab testing.
  
• Accurately document on time.
  
• Assist patients with optical orders: optical benefits verification, frame selection, measurements, order entry, payment collection, order verification, dispensing (glasses and contacts) in-person or by mail, adjustments, repairs, and warranty replacements.
  
• Assist with inventory management: ordering, cleaning, returns and frame placement.
  
• Assist with approval and reconciliation of invoices for timely payment. Imaging
  
• Acquires ocular imaging: photos, ocular coherence tomography, visual fields, topography.
  
• Enters images into medical record for provider review. Administrative Support
  
• Assist with triage, tracking and scheduling of referred, recalled or diabetic patients.
  
• Assist with phones, directing/answering patient questions and paperwork.
  
• Work with Referral Care Coordinators, providers and/or clinics to facilitate patient referrals.
  
• Order and maintain office and medical supplies.
  
• Other Functions
  
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
  
• Work collaboratively to meet the needs of the patients and organizational goals.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay (hourly) + Non-taxed Stipend (if eligible)
  
• Pay package details provided upon offer
  

Requirements

• One year of medical assistant experience is required
  
• High School Diploma or GED is required
  
• BLS/BCLS is required
  
• National MA cert required
  
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
  
• Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
  

Compliance/Screening (Pre-Start):

• Drug screen and background check (facility required)
  
• Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned
  

Benefits