Optometric Technician

Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Institute; Hazlet Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Job summary

Total Insight Ophthalmology and Wellness in Hazlet, NJ invites applications for a Part-Time Medical Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician and Receptionist at the front desk. The role combines clinical testing with clerical duties, welcoming patients and coordinating check-in/out, scheduling, and insurance verification.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in a medical setting, EMR experience, strong customer service, and the ability to multi-task in a small office.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• EMR experience or familiarity with electronic health records.
• Ability to multi-task in a small medical office.

Responsibilities

• Check in/out patients and schedule appointments.
• Answer multiple phone lines and verify insurance.
• Maintain a tidy reception area and assist with clerical tasks.
• Conduct ophthalmic work ups and document in the EHR.
• Process prescriptions per physician instructions.
• Assist the physician with procedures and other treatments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Team player

EMR familiarity

Ophthalmic testing

IOP measurements

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Optometric Technician / Medical Assistant / Receptionist -Front Desk Coordinator

Total Insight Ophthalmology and Wellness – Hazlet, NJ 07730

EYE ,EAR NOSE AND THROAT INSTITUTE

82 Bethany Road Hazlet NJ 07730

Job Details:

• Total Insight Ophthalmology and Wellness is seeking a Part-Time medical assistant/ophthalmic technician for its practice.
• Individual must possess the skill to multi-task and willingness to be cross trained for both clinical and clerical office duties.
• Our office is open from Monday to Thursday.
• This position is roughly 24-32 hours per week. No weekends required unless otherwise specified.
• You will welcome patients and greet people who visit the office.
• You will coordinate front-desk activities, answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurances and light cleaning of the office.
• Customer Service is a priority with a pleasant personality and demonstrate patience with our clients.
• We are willing to train a motivated individual to become a skilled technician.

Responsibilities:

• Patient check in/out Scheduling patients Computer skills required.
• Collection and documentation of copays and balances.
• Answering multiple phone lines.
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures).
• Efficiently and accurately conduct and document patient interview.
• Perform ophthalmic work up and testing.
• Accurately record exam notes into patient’s electronic health record.
• Process prescriptions either on paper or electronically, per physician instructions.
• Assist physician with procedures and other treatments.

Individual Skills:

• Strong customer service/ communication skills.
• Basic computer skills & the patience to learn new a new EMR system.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Positive team player.
• Ability to learn at a fast pace.
• Problem solver and a great multi-tasker.
• Knowledge of the auto-refractor, Fundus, visual fields instrument and OCT.
• IOP measurements.

Required Education:

• Minimum high school degree / GED.
• Minimum of one year experience working in a medical setting.
• EMR experience.

Required experience:

Medical Setting: 1 year.

Must have reliable transportation.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour.

Expected hours:

24.0 – 32.0 per week.

Benefits:

• On-the-job training.
• Paid time off.