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EyeCare Partners · 1 month ago

Ophthalmic Technician - The Eye Institute of West Florida

Largo, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. The Ophthalmic Technician assists in providing excellent patient care by performing preliminary testing and facilitating patient flow during visits.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient flow

Assist the doctor in preliminary testing

Verify medical and vision insurances

Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers

Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests

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 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

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

Qualification

Ophthalmology experienceDiagnostic testing skillsCertified Ophthalmic AssistantElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Customer service skillsBasic computer skillsBilingual (English/Spanish)Organizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Favorable result on Background Check required

Basic computer skills

Strong customer service skills

Excitement to learn and grow

Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Experience in at least one of the following is preferred (but NOT required): Fluorescein Angiography, Oculoplastics, Medically Necessary Contact Lens (optical experience, contact lens insertion and removals, RGPs, etc), Plastic surgery/med spa/esthetics

Experience working in Ophthalmology and/or Optometry strongly preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required

Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Benefits

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

Company

EyeCare Partners

At EyeCare Partners, we are on a mission to reinvent eye care by creating a network of optometry and ophthalmology practices that bring together a wealth of expertise, resources and knowledge.

Founded in 2015

St. Louis, Missouri, US

5001-10000 employees