Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic) - Excellent benefits!
Charleston, WV
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