Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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.

$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

• Prior experience as in a medical assisting role performing administrative duties or similar position in a healthcare work environment is preferred
• Great communication and customer service skills
• Graduated from high school or received GED
• Possesses basic computer skills to complete administrative tasks
• Must have completed an accredited medical assisting program and a supervised externship in a healthcare setting

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off + Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Vision, Dental
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance