Medical Assistant

About the role

Retina Consultants of South Carolina fosters a friendly and inviting environment for patients and staff. We provide top-quality care, medications, and support.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and record consistent and accurate documentation of patients’ medical history
• Perform prescreening exams
• Check vision and identify chief complaints
• Perform tonometry & dilation
• Administer medications to patients in the clinic and provide patient education
• Obtain detailed health information from patients and document health histories
• Conduct various diagnostic tests (Fundus photos, OCT, Visual Fields), and may include advanced diagnostic testing
• Absorb and assist with maintaining an efficient clinic experience
• Absorb and assist with assisting physicians with ophthalmic procedures
• Maintain medical/surgical supplies
• Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) with all HIPAA standards
• Prepare the examination room and the patient's medical record
• Understand basic healthcare terminology
• Manage incoming phone calls and document communications within patient platforms such as NexTech, Pressia On-Call, or other relevant sources

Qualifications

• 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
• 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