Medical Assistant - The Retina Clinic

EyeCare Partners; Mine Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Employee Discounts

Competitive Base Pay

Job summary

An ophthalmology practice in Mine Hill, NJ, is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist in patient care and ensure a smooth workflow. You will be responsible for preliminary testing, verifying insurance, and effectively communicating with patients and doctors. Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and experience in healthcare is preferred. The role offers a full benefits package and a positive work environment aimed at patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the medical/healthcare field preferred.
• Favorable results on background check required.
• One year of related experience or equivalent education required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing.
• Verify medical and vision insurances.
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work weekends

Desire to gain industry knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred

Job description

EyeCare 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, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Job Title

Ophthalmic Technician

Company: The Retina Clinic

Location: Mine Hill, NJ

Perks

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

Hours

• Full Time
• Our offices are open from Monday 8:30am–6:30pm, Tuesday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
• You may need to work a little earlier and/or later as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Experience working in the medical/healthcare field preferred
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions

• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
• Verify medical and vision insurances
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient
• Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit
• Records all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Checks 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
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Other Skills and Abilities

• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
• Ability to work weekends when applicable
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred
• Favorable result on background check required
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

If you need assistance with this application, please contact [phone]. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.