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We seek individuals who are committed to the very best levels of performance and professionalism. Whether or not we are working directly with patients, every duty we perform should represent excellence of care. Your attitude, conduct, appearance, and performance reflect not only on you as an individual, but also on Retina Consultants, P.L.L.C. Take pride in yourself, your job, and Retina Consultants, P.L.L.C.

We have always emphasized that outstanding people are the key to our success. Through the efforts of our people, Retina Consultants P.L.L.C. (or “The Practice”) has become a leader in the medical community.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Safe harbor/profit sharing plan
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Pet insurance
• Legal, life, accident, disability, and hospitalization insurance plans
• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and retina treatment methods
• Train with the top-ranked retina specialists in the US
• Advanced career opportunities within the healthcare sector
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities

Commitment to Community

• We do have volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• Special Olympics
• KVC Holiday Hero – gifts for children in foster care
• Serving food at food pantry
• Participation in Leah’s Legacy 5K

Open Positions 

Ophthalmic Assistant - Beckley Office

Responsible for daily patient care and flow. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care. Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed. Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required. Ability to communicate with patients, coworkers and supervisor is critical. Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.

• List of Responsibilities/Duties

  • Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
  • Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
  • Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, symptoms, etc.
  • Maintains and cleans all equipment being used, and reports to supervisor if not in working condition.
  • Assists in prepping patients for procedures in the office.
  • Recognizes signs and symptoms of eye diseases.
  • 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.
  • Open imaging studies for physician to review after placing patient in an exam room – OCT, fluorescein angiogram and ultrasound.
  • Orates exam to physician and makes modifications.
  • Monitor patient flow by directing physicians to the next patient.
  • Set up exam rooms and ensure that they are clean, organized, stocked with necessary medications, supplies, instrument and forms.
  • Schedule patient appointments with other physicians.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Monitors supplies in screening rooms regularly.

• Minimum Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum Background Requirements

  • Previous experience or training in this positon or similar positon is beneficial, but not required

• Minimum Demonstrated Skills

  • Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories.
  • Consistently works with three patients per hour.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds.
  • Has a working understanding of fundus photos, nerve fiber analysis and fluorescein angiography.
  • Utilizes proper eyedrop technique and sterility.
  • Understands and uses proper sterile techniques.
  • Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures.
  • Understands and follows procedures for procedural consents.
  • Displays consistent professionalism.
  • Is energetic and empathetic with patients.
  • Consistently fulfills late scribe duties: Closes rooms, copies logs, alert later nurse prior to departing at end of the day.
  • Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees.
  • Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians.
  • Understands role in the team’s effort.
  • Is available to doctor when needed.
  • Consistently performs Ophthalmic Technician duties when needed.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.
  • Takes pride and ownership in success and image of Retina Consultants, PLLC
  • Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.
  • Maintains certification, if obtained.

• Additional Information

  • Travel to satellite offices will be required – when hired in the Charleston office.
  • Provide support for staff in satellite offices.
  • Perform Ophthalmic Technician duties as required.
  • Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, and coworkers.
  • Displays consistent professionalism.
  • Interacts with fellow employees in a way that promotes harmony and cooperation.
  • Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, and coworkers.
  • Communicate with patients and coworkers.
  • Maintains proper attendance and punctuality.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all patient information at all times.
  • Follow HIPAA Policies and Procedures outlined in Privacy Manual.

• Physical Demands

  • Lifting, bending, twisting, standing and walking.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to write/type.
  • Must be able to hold arms at shoulder height.
  • Must be able to communicate via phone.
  • Must have manual dexterity to work with ophthalmic equipment.