Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology

**This is a full-time, long-term position. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate students looking for only a summer job or that would need to work part-time during the school year.**

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe
Company: Vitreous Retina Macula Specialists of New Jersey
Location: Somerset, NJ
Travel:  Travel to our other office in Millburn, NJ is required as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!

Perks

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Eyecare Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Base Pay
• Employee Discounts
  
  

Hours:

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Friday 7:45am-7pm, Saturday 7:45am-1pm 
  • You shifts will fall within these hours
  • You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed
  • You must have open availability to work any shift

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of one year of experience working as an Ophthalmology Technician in general ophthalmology and/or retina is required
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow 
  
  

SUMMARY

An Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit.  This employee will use ophthalmic techniques to perform preliminary work-up of patients in a clinic setting, scribe for Physicians and may also directly assist Physician(s) with examinations and treatment of patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic
• Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as the Doctor’s time and schedule
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA
• Verify patient’s information by interviewing patient
• Record patient’s medical history and current medications and confirm purpose of visit
• Record all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Check condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity and extraocular movements
• Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the Physician
• Demonstrates basic understanding of examination and procedure codes (ICD-9 codes) when inputting into the EMR system
• Ensure that accurate procedure coding/charges for all procedures/drugs for all patients and correct diagnosis codes are used
• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate) as required
• Open and close exam rooms as needed
• Keep examination, treatment, laser and any other assigned rooms cleaned and stocked with supplies, and keep drug count up to date
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Ability to interact with all levels of empl