Ophthalmic Technician

Socket.dev; Mine Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Maternity leave

Certification reimbursement

Competitive pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Retina Clinic in Mine Hill, NJ is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe to support ophthalmologists with patient workups and clinic examinations.

You will perform diagnostic tests, document visits in the EMR, and ensure accurate coding while delivering compassionate patient care across multiple locations, including occasional travel to Tannersville, PA.

Qualifications

• Must gain industry knowledge and training.
• Shows initiative to meet practice goals.
• Able to grow, adapt and accept change.
• Maintains a positive, team-oriented, patient-focused work environment.
• Interact professionally with all levels of staff.
• Willing to work over 40 hours as needed.
• Ability to work weekends when required.
• Reliable transportation to multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter.
• Greet patients promptly with a smile and thank them when they leave.
• Anticipate Physician needs to facilitate clinic flow.
• Maintain timely flow and respect patient and doctor schedules.
• Comply with HIPAA and company policies.
• Record patient history and current medications and visit purpose.
• Enter data into the EMR accurately.
• Operate ophthalmic tests such as visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor.
• Document visits and procedures in the EMR.
• Understand ICD-9 codes for input to EMR.
• Ensure correct procedure coding and charges.
• Prepare patients for treatments and measure vital signs.
• Open/close exam rooms and maintain stocked supplies.
• General office duties as assigned.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Initiative

Adaptability

Teamwork

Professionalism

Work ethic

Weekend work

Transportation

Education

High school diploma

1 year experience

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

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

Travel

Travel to our other office in Tannersville, PA is required as needed, which is typically about 3-4 days per month. We do pay mileage reimbursement!

Perks

• 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

Hours

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:30pm
• You shifts will fall within these hours
• You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow

SUMMARY

An 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

• 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
• 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
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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

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.