Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic) - Excellent benefits! - AlignHR, LLC

Retina Consultants is a specialty retina practice with offices in Charleston and neighboring regions. We are seeking a full time Ophthalmic Assistant for our Charleston location! See our excellent benefit package below!

Essential Job Functions

• Efficiently and accurately interviews patient and documents medical history.
• Conducts and records various tests: Central visual acuity, Measure afferent pupillary defect, Measures eye pressure with tonopen and pneumo, Measures blood pressure, Appropriate dilation and others
• Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of eye diseases.
• Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, procedures, changes in symptoms, etc.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, and reports to nurse/clinical supervisor if not in working condition.
• Review medical record for labs or test results ordered at previous visit; obtain if not in NexTech
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Monitors supplies in screening rooms regularly.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• At least one year of customer service experience (medical office experience not required)

Minimum Qualifications

• Friendly and professional attitude that works well with a variety of patients
• Willingness to learn
• Comfortably work in close proximity with patients
• Dependable and reliable
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and empathy for patients

Additional Information

• Travel to satellite offices will be required when hired in the Charleston office (all offices within an hour)
• Benefits to include: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (premiums paid by employer!), 401k and profit sharing plan