Medical Technician

We are looking for an experienced and qualified medical technician who shares our commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Our technicians report high levels of satisfaction with their roles because they help save people’s sight each day. This role gathers information from patients, takes images, notates information into patient charts, and helps set up exams and treatments - and much more. We will train the right candidates. Come grow with us at Retina Consultants of South Carolina At Retina Consultants of South Carolina, we welcome dedicated and talented healthcare professionals to become part of our team. We value your skill and experience, and together, we can provide outstanding, compassionate care to our patients. 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: • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills are a necessity • Reliability is a top priority • Ability to master ophthalmology and retina terminology with a basic understanding of healthcare terminology • Must be able to multitask • Possess high energy, have a positive professional attitude • Strong communication skills with a team-player approach • Critical time management skills • Demonstrated ability to interact with healthcare professionals, patients, and insurance companies alike with poise and proper etiquette • Adhere to ongoing training and education • Demonstrate effectiveness by showing courtesy, diligence, integrity, and teamwork • Strong interpersonal skills (effective listening, clear communication, effective customer problem resolution, warm demeanor) • Willing to train • Ability to lift more than 30lbs • Ability to converse with patients – speaking and hearing • Frequent use of a computer terminal, keyboard, and mouse • Manual dexterity to operate ophthalmic equipment Compensation: $17 - $21 hourly

• 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