Medical Assistant

Fraser Eye Care; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Eye Care seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to balance administrative and clinical duties, supporting doctors during exams and managing EMR data. The role involves greeting patients, guiding them to rooms, and ensuring smooth operations with the team in a patient-centric clinic.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of medical assisting experience, and proficiency with EMR. Certification is preferred, with emphasis on accuracy and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years' medical assistant experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Experience with EMR and practice management software is preferred.
• Excellent typing and strong attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and guide them to exam rooms.
• Support optometrists and ophthalmologists during exams, procedures, and treatments.
• Transcribe medical information and enter data into EMR.
• Enter medications, lab orders, and refills per protocol for provider review.
• Keep patient areas clean, organized, and prepared for use.
• Assist patients with questions and forms to enhance their experience.
• Work closely with medical and administrative teams to ensure cohesive operations.

Skills

Excellent typing skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Friendly demeanor

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR system

Practice management software

Job description

Ophthalmic Assistant

Michigan Locations: Fraser, Port Huron, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Warren, and W Bloomfield

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team and contribute to providing quality and compassionate care to our patients. In this role, you will balance administrative and clinical responsibilities, playing an essential part in delivering seamless, high-quality care to our patients while supporting our staff.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients warmly and guide them to an exam room.


• Support optometrists and ophthalmologists during examinations, procedures, and treatments.


• Accurately transcribe medical information and enter data into the electronic medical record system (EMR).


• Enter medication, lab orders, and medication refills per protocol for provider review and sign-off.


• Keep patient areas clean, organized, and prepared for use.


• Assist patients with questions, forms, an general inquiries to enhance their experience.


• Work closely with medical and administrative teams to ensure cohesive operations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED


• 2 years' experience as a medical assistant preferred


• Medical Assistant certification preferred


• Proficient in medical terminology


• Experience with practice management and electronic medical records (EMR) preferred


• Excellent typing skills


• Strong attention to detail when managing patient records and documentation


• Friendly and approachable demeanor to make patients feel comfortable


• Excellent communication skills to support both patients and team members


• Reliable and willing to contribute during weekly team meetings