Part-Time Medical Assistant (Optometry)

  • Aria Care Partners
  • Columbia, South Carolina
  • Part Time

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

Aria Care Partners - Serving Long-Term Care Communities

Job Type: Part-time (2 days/week: Monday and Friday)

Travel Radius: Up to 3 hours from home location although most facilities are within a 2-hour radius

Compensation: Includes paid drive time + mileage reimbursement + clinic time

Be the Reason Someone Sees More Clearly

At Aria Care Partners, we bring essential eye care directly to residents in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities-reaching those who need it most.

We are the nation's leading provider of on-site dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry services, currently partnering with over 3,500 communities across 25 states. With a 98% satisfaction rate and 25-30% annual growth, we're not just a healthcare company-we're a mission in motion.

If you're dependable, compassionate, and want meaningful work that impacts lives, this is your chance to join a company that's redefining care.

What You'll Do

  • Set up the mobile vision clinic before the doctor arrives
  • Escort patients (including wheelchair transport) to and from the exam area
  • Assist with vision pre-testing and glasses support
  • Transcribe basic medical notes using our system (training provided)
  • Travel to different facilities daily within your assigned area (up to 3 hours away)
  • Overnight lodging and meals provided when travel exceeds 2.5 hours
  • Mileage reimbursement and paid drive time for travel beyond your normal commute

Requirements

Who You Are

  • Hold a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record
  • Comfortable with long-distance driving and occasional overnight stays
  • Have 1+ year of relevant experience, ideally in senior care or healthcare
  • Physically able to escort patients or push wheelchairs (up to 200 lbs)
  • Tech-friendly with basic computer skills for patient note entry
  • Professional in appearance and communication

What You'll Get

  • Paid mileage and drive time
  • Partially remote work from home between visits
  • Supportive team environment with training and tools provided

Why Choose Aria?

We believe in care that goes beyond the appointment-and that starts with our people. When you work at Aria, you're not just part of a team-you're part of a mission to enrich lives with passion and compassion.

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Make your work matter. Join Aria Care Partners and bring sight-and dignity-to the people who need it most.

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Job ID: 490564312
Originally Posted on: 8/24/2025

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