Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy Experience Required!

Eye Care Partners•Somerset, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

EyeCare Partners is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant (also described as an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe) for Vitreous Retina Macula Specialists of New Jersey. The position is based in Somerset, New Jersey, with travel to the Millburn office as needed; mileage is reimbursed. The role supports ophthalmologists by performing preliminary patient workups, documenting visits, and potentially assisting with examinations and treatments. This is a long-term position and is not suitable for students or recent graduates seeking only gap-year work. The employee provides patient-focused service, helps maintain clinic flow, records patient histories and visit information in the electronic medical record, performs ophthalmic tests and procedures, and prepares and maintains clinical rooms and supplies. The work schedule falls within the practice’s Monday–Friday hours of 7:45 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and Saturday hours of 7:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Open availability for any shift is required, with occasional earlier or later work, work over 40 hours to meet business needs, and weekend work when applicable. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, hands-on patient care experience, and phlebotomy experience. Ophthalmology experience and relevant certifications are preferred but not required. Physical duties include frequent walking, sitting and standing, bending, stooping and reaching, handling items up to 25 pounds, and constant use of fine motor skills and technology. Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
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 learn new applications quickly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work any shift within the stated office hours and open availability for scheduling.
Ability to work over 40 hours to meet business needs and weekends when applicable.
Reliable transportation that allows travel between work locations with minimal notice.
Ability to interact courteously and professionally with employees at all levels.
Initiative, adaptability, willingness to learn and grow, and ability to contribute to a positive, team-oriented, patient-focused work environment.
Physical ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 25 pounds; fine motor skills and full use of hands are required.
Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Ophthalmology experience, preferably at least one year working 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.
Eye care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service during in-person and telephone patient encounters; 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.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
Verify patient information by interviewing patients; record medical histories, current medications, and reasons for visits.
Enter patient information and visit data into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Perform preliminary ophthalmic workups, including checking pupils, eye muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
Perform dilation, refraction, pressure checks, and diagnostic testing, including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL Master, autorefractor, and topography.
Document medical visits and procedures accurately and thoroughly as physicians perform them.
Use an understanding of examination and procedure codes when entering information into the EMR; ensure accurate procedure charges and diagnosis codes.
Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs as required.
Open and close examination rooms as needed; clean and stock examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms; maintain drug counts.
Perform general office duties and cleaning assigned by the manager.
Travel to the Millburn, New Jersey office as needed.