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Retina Vitreous Consultants Inc.
Clinical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$43,659 / year median in Pennsylvania
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Retina Vitreous Consultants (RVC) is a specialized retinal practice based out of Monroeville, Pennsylvania dedicated to providing expert, compassionate, and comprehensive retina care to our patients in the field of ophthalmology. We operate six locations throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. Our team enjoys competitive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401K with profit sharing, paid time off, and a uniform stipend. We are seeking a dedicated and organized Clinical Assistant to join our healthcare team in the Pittsburgh area. We are looking for a candidate who is caring and compassionate, eager to learn, and who is looking for a patient-centered, team-focused workplace. Clinical Assistants assist ophthalmologists in diagnosing and treating diseases of the retina, conducting various eye tests and examinations, and maintaining patient records. Responsibilities Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, past surgeries, all medications, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately in accordance with compliance guidelines. Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, tonometry, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician. Setup for procedures including intravitreal injections, pulling drug, documenting in EHR with lot number, expiration date and other pertinent drug data. Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing. Conduct inventory of instrument supply as directed. Assist with maintenance of clinical exam equipment as directed. Ordering of clinical supplies as directed. Open and close exam and injection rooms Assist in photography if trained to do so. Skills High School Diploma or equivalent required (GED) Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as neat and professional appearance are mandatory. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent typing skills and previous electronic health record experience such as EPIC, Nextgen, etc. Previous experience with NextTech is highly desirable Previous medical office clinical experience and previous ophthalmology experience required. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Medical Scribe (COS), or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) strongly preferred. Valid driver's license Local travel required (25%). Must have flexible hours (early mornings/late evenings). Join our team to contribute to the quality care of our patients while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment.