Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy Experience Required!

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Somerset, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe) supports ophthalmologists in providing patient care during clinic visits. The role performs preliminary ophthalmic workups, documents visits in the electronic medical record, and may directly assist physicians with examinations and treatments. The position is full-time and long-term, based in Somerset, New Jersey, with travel to the Millburn office as needed; mileage is reimbursed. The employee provides patient service, gathers medical histories and medication information, performs ophthalmic assessments and diagnostic testing, prepares patients for treatments and minor procedures, and accurately documents and codes visits. The role also includes maintaining exam and treatment rooms, stocking supplies, monitoring drug counts, and other office duties. Shifts fall within the offices’ operating hours, Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open availability is required, and occasional work earlier or later may be needed. The role may require working over 40 hours and weekends when applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Hands-on patient care experience.
Phlebotomy experience.
Favorable background check result.
Basic computer skills and proficient keyboarding; ability to use an EMR and image management system and quickly learn new applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong customer service skills.
Reliable transportation that allows travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice.
Ability to work any shift within the offices’ operating hours, with open availability.
Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet business needs and to work weekends when applicable.
Ability to interact professionally and courteously with employees at all levels.
Ability to grow, adapt, accept change, show initiative, and contribute to a team-oriented, patient-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

Eyecare experience.
At least one year of experience as an Ophthalmology Technician in general ophthalmology and/or retina.
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 clinic flow while respecting patients’ and physicians’ time and schedules.
Follow company policies and procedures, including HIPAA requirements.
Verify patient information by interviewing patients; record medical history, current medications, and reason for visit.
Enter patient information and other data in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Perform preliminary ophthalmic workups, including checking pupils, eye muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
Perform dilation, refraction, pressure measurements, and diagnostic testing such as visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refraction, and topography.
Apply knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications.
Accurately document physician visits and procedures as they are performed.
Use examination and procedure codes when entering information in the EMR; ensure procedure and drug charges and diagnosis codes are accurate.
Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures, and measure and record vital signs as required.
Open and close exam rooms as needed; clean and stock examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms and maintain drug counts.
Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by the manager.
Travel to the Millburn office as needed.