Medical Assistant / Scribe - Willing to Train!

About this role

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 looking for only a summer job or that would need to work part-time during the school year.**

Job Title: Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) / Scribe
Company: Oakland Ophthalmic Surgery
Location: Birmingham, MI
Travel: Travel to our other office in Troy, MI is required as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!

Perks:

• Full benefits package, including Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

• 401k + Employer Matching

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Paid Maternity Leave

• Competitive base pay

• Eyecare certification reimbursement

• Employee discounts

Hours:

• Full Time

• Our office is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

• You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• Experience working in the Optometry and/or Ophthalmology field is preferred, but not required

• 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…