Medical Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant supports a high-volume retina clinic by scribing for multiple physicians, accurately documenting patient encounters in an EMR system, and performing patient workups. This role plays a key part in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care by ensuring precise medical documentation and clear communication of physician treatment plans to patients.

Responsibilities

• Document physician-patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR) system in real time with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Serve as a medical scribe for multiple physicians, capturing histories, exam findings, assessments, and treatment plans during each visit.
• Perform patient workups after doctor visits, following established clinical protocols and physician directions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients to explain the documented plan and next steps as directed by the physician.
• Handle a high volume of patient interactions each day in an extremely fast-paced retina clinic environment.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, ophthalmology, and medical documentation standards to ensure complete and compliant records.
• Provide patient care support as needed, maintaining a professional and compassionate demeanor at all times.
• Enter data efficiently and accurately, including typing and updating patient information in the EMR.
• Collaborate with a team of clinic staff to support multiple physicians and ensure smooth patient flow throughout the day.
• Participate in training and ongoing education to maintain and enhance clinical and documentation skills.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of on-site medical scribing experience in a clinical setting; remote scribing experience will not be considered.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a life science field.
• Experience with patient care in a medical or healthcare environment.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and medical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology; ophthalmology experience preferred.
• Fast and accurate typing and data entry skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a high-volume clinical environment.
• Capacity to thrive in an extremely fast-paced setting, supporting 80–100 patients per day.
• Strong communication skills to relay physician treatment plans clearly to patients.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in healthcare, medical assisting, or related medical support roles is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a large clinical team supporting multiple physicians.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and completeness in medical records.
• Organizational skills to manage changing priorities and clinic needs throughout the day.
• Interest in clinical research and potential career progression into a research-focused role.

Work Environment

• This is a full-time, on-site role in a high-volume Ophthalmology clinic operating Monday through Friday.
• Clinic hours run between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and schedules fall within this window based on clinic needs, with early starts or late finishes only on rare, exceptionally busy days.
• Initial training takes place at an administrative building in the Galleria area during the first week.
• Schedules are provided two weeks in advance. On rare occasions, typically for training, you may be asked to work at a clinic outside your primary locations, and mileage will be reimbursed for travel to any additional sites.
• The environment is extremely fast-paced, collaborative, and focused on delivering high-quality retina care.
• The dress code requires navy blue scrubs. Nails must be kept short and well groomed, and hair must be tied back to maintain a professional, safe, and hygienic clinical appearance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beaumont, TX.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Beaumont,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.