Ophthalmic Technician

EyeCare Partners LLC; Millburn (NJ); In loco; USD 23.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

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Full Benefits Package - Medical,Vision

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Competitive Base Pay

Employee Discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

EyeCare Partners LLC in Millburn, NJ is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe to support ophthalmologists with patient intake, preliminary exams, and documentation in the EMR.

The role requires hands-on patient care experience, the ability to work in a fast-paced clinic, and willingness to travel to Somerset, NJ as needed.

We offer full-time hours, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow in eye care.

Competenze

• Hands-on patient care experience is required.
• Eyecare experience is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Mansioni

• Greet patients promptly and maintain a professional attitude.
• Anticipate physician needs to facilitate clinic flow.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and accurate EMR documentation.
• Record patient history and current medications; confirm visit purpose.
• Perform and assist with ophthalmic tests (visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor, topography).
• Open/close exam rooms and stock supplies; ensure clean and organized work areas.

Conoscenze

Hands-on patient care

Eyecare experience

Phlebotomy

Basic computer skills

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

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 .

This is a full-time, long-term position. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate students who need to work part-time during the school year, or are only looking to work during their gap year.

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe

Company: Vitreous Retina Macula Specialists of New Jersey

Location: Millburn, NJ

Travel: Travel to our other office in Somerset, NJ is required as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• 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
• Hands-on patient care experience is required!
• Eyecare experience is preferred
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

SUMMARY

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

• 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 employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
• Ability to work weekends when applicable
• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Hands-on patient care experience is required!
• Minimum of one year of experience working as an Ophthalmology Technician in general ophthalmology and/or retina is preferred
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required
• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) certification is preferred, but not required
• Phlebotomy license is preferred, but not required

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Requires proficient keyboarding skills, use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and image management system
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new applications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity - including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus - is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

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.

EyeCare Partners and it's affiliated companies are an equal opportunity employer. EyeCare Partners does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for EyeCare Partners to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either EyeCare Partners or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of EyeCare Partners has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. I attest with my typed signature below that I have given to EyeCare Partners true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize EyeCare Partners to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal. Signature: *

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As set forth in Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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