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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