Ophthalmic Technician - Phlebotomy Experience Required!

Ophthalmology Associates•Somerset, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Vitreous Retina Macula Specialists of New Jersey is hiring a full-time, long-term Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe based in Somerset, New Jersey. The position requires travel to the organization’s Millburn, New Jersey office as needed; mileage is reimbursed. Work shifts fall within office hours of Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open availability for any shift is required, and employees may need to work earlier or later as needed. The role may require working more than 40 hours per week and weekends when applicable. The technician supports ophthalmologists in providing patient care by performing preliminary workups, documenting physician visits and procedures, and assisting physicians with examinations and treatments. Duties include interviewing patients, recording histories and medications, entering information into the electronic medical record, examining eyes, performing diagnostic tests, preparing patients for treatments and minor procedures, and maintaining clinical rooms and supplies. The role also includes customer service and general office duties. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, hands-on patient care experience, and phlebotomy experience. Eyecare experience is preferred, including at least one year working as an ophthalmology technician in general ophthalmology and/or retina. Current COA or COT certification, OSC certification, and a phlebotomy license are preferred but not required. The position requires reliable transportation for travel between locations, computer proficiency, and the ability to meet the stated physical requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Hands-on patient care experience.
Phlebotomy experience.
Favorable background check result.
Basic computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new applications.
Strong customer service skills.
Reliable transportation that allows travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice.
Ability and commitment to work over 40 hours to meet business needs.
Ability to work weekends when applicable.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, adapt to change, work effectively with others, and maintain a positive, team-oriented, patient-focused environment.
Proficient keyboarding and ability to use an EMR and image management system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including frequent walking, sitting, and standing; regular bending, stooping, and reaching; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds; fine motor skills and full use of hands; and visual and auditory acuity.

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 promptly.
Anticipate physician needs and help maintain the flow of the clinic while respecting patients’ and physicians’ time.
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 and assess pupils, eye muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
Perform dilation, refraction, pressure measurements, and diagnostic tests, including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefractor, and topography.
Document medical visits and procedures accurately and thoroughly as physicians perform them.
Use examination and procedure codes and ensure procedure charges and diagnosis codes are accurate in the EMR.
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; keep drug counts up to date.
Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by the manager.
Travel to the Millburn office as needed.
Work shifts within the offices’ stated operating hours, with availability for any shift and the ability to work earlier or later as needed.