Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology

Eye Care Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, offering services that span the eye‑care continuum.

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Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)

Vitreous Retina Macula Specialists of New Jersey

Millburn, NJ

Travel to our other office in Somerset, NJ is required as needed. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

• 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

• Full Time
• Office hours:
  Monday–Friday 7:45 am–7:00 pm, Saturday 7:45 am–1:00 pm
• Your 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

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Phlebotomy experience and/or license is highly preferred
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

An Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist, assisting in providing excellent patient care during visits. The employee will use ophthalmic techniques to perform preliminary work‑up of patients in a clinic setting, scribe for physicians, and may also directly assist physicians with examinations and treatment of patients.

• 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
• Exercise urgency with patient’s time, the doctor’s time, and the schedule
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA
• Verify patient’s information by interviewing the patient
• Record patient’s medical history, 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 extra‑ocular movements
• Perform diagnostic tests: dilation, refraction, intraocular pressure, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefractor, and topography
• Demonstrate work knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications
• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures performed by the physician
• Demonstrate basic understanding of examination and procedure codes (ICD‑9) when inputting into the EMR system
• Ensure accurate procedure coding/charges and correct diagnosis codes are used
• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate) as required
• Open and close exam rooms as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms, and keep drug count up to date
• Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by the manager

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Creates a positive work environment by being team‑oriented and patient‑focused
• Interacts courteously and professionally with all levels of employees
• Committed to work over 40 hours to meet business needs
• Willing to work weekends when applicable
• Reliable transportation that allows employee to travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred but not…