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. Compensation:
$18.50 - $22.50 hourly
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:
* 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
About Company
Benefits:
* Paid Time Off + Holidays
* Medical Insurance
* Vision, Dental
* 401(k)
* Life Insurance
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Compensation details: 18.5-22.5 Hourly Wage

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