Medical Assistant

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Millburn, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

EyeCare Partners is hiring a full-time, long-term Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) for Vitreous Retina Macula Specialists of New Jersey in Millburn, New Jersey. The role provides support to ophthalmologists by performing preliminary patient work-ups, documenting visits as a scribe, and assisting physicians with examinations and treatments. Travel to the practice’s Somerset, New Jersey office is required as needed, with mileage reimbursement provided. The position requires open availability for shifts scheduled within the offices’ Monday–Friday hours of 7:45 a.m.–7 p.m. and Saturday hours of 7:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Occasional work earlier or later may be needed, and the employee must be willing to work over 40 hours to meet business needs and weekends when applicable. Part-time work during the school year or gap-year-only employment cannot be accommodated. The Medical Assistant delivers patient-focused service, gathers and records medical information, performs ophthalmic tests and preliminary examinations, documents physician visits and procedures, and supports clinic operations. The role also includes preparing patients for treatments, maintaining clean and stocked rooms, managing supplies and drug counts, and completing general office duties. High school diploma or GED and hands-on patient care experience are required. Ophthalmology experience, relevant certifications, and phlebotomy experience are preferred but not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Hands-on patient care experience.
Favorable background check result.
Basic computer skills, proficient keyboarding, and ability to use an EMR and image management system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and ability to learn new applications quickly.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work over 40 hours when needed and work weekends when applicable.
Reliable transportation that allows travel between multiple work locations with minimal notice.
Ability to grow, adapt, accept change, take initiative, and contribute to practice goals.
Ability to create a positive, team-oriented, patient-focused work environment and interact courteously and professionally with employees at all levels.
Commitment and enthusiasm to learn and grow.
Physical ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds; strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are required.
Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Eyecare experience.
At least one year of experience as an Ophthalmology Technician in general ophthalmology and/or retina.
Phlebotomy experience.
Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.
Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC).
Phlebotomy license.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service to patients in person and by phone; greet patients professionally and thank them when they leave.
Anticipate physician needs and help maintain efficient clinic flow, while respecting patients’ and physicians’ time and schedules.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
Interview patients to verify their information, record medical history and current medications, and confirm the purpose of the visit.
Enter patient information and visit data into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Perform preliminary ophthalmic work-up, including observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
Perform dilation, refraction, pressure testing, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefractor, and topography testing.
Document medical visits and procedures accurately and thoroughly while physicians perform them.
Apply a basic understanding of examination and procedure codes when entering information in the EMR; ensure accurate procedure coding, charges, and diagnosis codes.
Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures and measure and record vital signs as required.
Open and close examination rooms as needed.
Clean and stock examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms, and keep drug counts up to date.
Perform general office duties and cleaning assigned by the manager.
Travel to the Somerset, New Jersey office as needed.
Work over 40 hours and on weekends when applicable to meet business needs.