What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic) - Excellent benefits! position at AlignHR, LLC?
Retina Consultants is a specialty medical practice with offices in Charleston and neighboring regions. They are seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant for their Beckley location!
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
- 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
Retina Consultants offers excellent benefits, to include: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (premiums paid by employer!), 401k and profit sharing!
