Ophthalmic Assistant – Patient Care & Clinic Support

Fraser Eye; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Eye Care in Royal Oak, MI is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our patient-focused team. You will balance administrative and clinical tasks, support eye specialists during exams, and help maintain a welcoming environment for patients.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, familiarity with EMR, and strong communication. We value reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail as we provide quality eye care.

Qualifications

• 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, and general inquiries to enhance their experience.
• Work closely with medical and administrative teams to ensure cohesive operations.

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, and general inquiries to enhance their experience.
• Work closely with medical and administrative teams to ensure cohesive operations.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR data entry

Practice management systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reliability

Friendly demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Fraser Eye Care in Royal Oak, MI is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our patient-focused team. You will balance administrative and clinical tasks, support eye specialists during exams, and help maintain a welcoming environment for patients.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, familiarity with EMR, and strong communication. We value reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail as we provide quality eye care.