Medical Assistant; Ophthalmic

Retina Consultants is a specialty medical practice with offices in Charleston and neighboring regions. We are seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant for our Charleston location!

• 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 Nex Tech
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Monitors supplies in screening rooms regularly.

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

• 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 for full-time employees, to include:
Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (
premiums paid by employer!), 401k and profit sharing!