Medical Assistant

Here at Retina Consultants of South Carolina, our mission is to foster a friendly and inviting environment for both our patients and our staff. We firmly believe that we can make a positive impact on the lives of everyone who walks through our front doors. Our offices provide top-quality care, medications, and support. With a positive culture, amazing benefits, improved work-life balance, and the opportunity to truly make a difference, we hope you'll discover your passion within our practice. Schedule varies depending on the assigned role and/or assigned physician. Must be able to travel 40% of the time. Responsibilities: • Triage patients and record consistent and accurate documentation of patients’ medical history • Performing prescreening exams • Checking vision and identifying chief complaints • Tonometry & dilation • Administering medications to patients in the clinic and providing patient education • Will be required to get detailed health information from patients and document health histories • Various diagnostic tests (Fundus photos, OCT, Visual Fields), and may also include some advanced diagnostic testing • Assist with maintaining an efficient clinic experience • Assisting physicians with ophthalmic procedures • Maintaining medical/surgical supplies • Utilize EHR with all HIPAA standards • Prepare the examination room and the patient's medical record • Understanding of basic healthcare terminology • Driving a company-provided vehicle that may hold employees and office equipment • Managing incoming phone calls and documenting communications within patient platforms such as NexTech, Pressia On-Call, or other relevant sources Qualifications: • Must have completed an accredited medical assisting program and a supervised externship in a healthcare setting • Solid communication and customer service skills • Work experience as a medical assistant performing admin duties or similar role in a healthcare work environment preferred • Ability use a computer to complete administrative tasks • High school diploma or GED • Reliability is a top priority • Being in person and punctual • Ability to master ophthalmology and retina terminology with a basic understanding of healthcare terminology • Must be able to multitask • Possess high energy, and have a positive & professional attitude • Strong communication skills with a team-player approach • Critical time management skills • Demonstrated ability to interact with healthcare professionals, patients, and insurance companies alike with poise and proper etiquette • Adhere to ongoing training and education • Demonstrate effectiveness by showing courtesy, diligence, integrity, and teamwork • Strong interpersonal skills (effective listening, clear communication, effective customer problem resolution, warm demeanor) • Willing to train • Ability to lift more than 30 lbs • Ability to converse with patients – speaking and hearing • Frequent use of a computer terminal, keyboard, and mouse • Manual dexterity to operate ophthalmic equipment Compensation: $18.50 - $22.50 hourly

• Triage patients and record consistent and accurate documentation of patients’ medical history • Performing prescreening exams • Checking vision and identifying chief complaints • Tonometry & dilation • Administering medications to patients in the clinic and providing patient education • Will be required to get detailed health information from patients and document health histories • Various diagnostic tests (Fundus photos, OCT, Visual Fields), and may also include some advanced diagnostic testing • Assist with maintaining an efficient clinic experience • Assisting physicians with ophthalmic procedures • Maintaining medical/surgical supplies • Utilize EHR with all HIPAA standards • Prepare the examination room and the patient's medical record • Understanding of basic healthcare terminology • Driving a company-provided vehicle that may hold employees and office equipment • Managing incoming phone calls and documenting communications within patient platforms such as NexTech, Pressia On-Call, or other relevant sources