Nova Southeastern University · 5 days ago
Optometric Technician - 994216 (Internal to department)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expNova Southeastern University (NSU) is a not-for-profit, independent university known for academic excellence and innovation. The Optometric Technician role involves ensuring accurate patient data entry into electronic medical records systems, performing ancillary tests, and providing oversight and training to clinic staff while maintaining compliance with regulations.
EducationHigher EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Performs ancillary diagnostic tests (ocular photography, OCT, HRT, GDX, etc.) for the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases and upload into patient medical record to ensure accurate information is provided to the treating optometric physician
Provides oversight and training to other clinic staff, residents and students regarding the use of specialized equipment and data entry to the patient electronic medical record to ensure accurate test results and adherence to compliance regulations and HIPAA standards
Maintains specialty equipment, monitors necessary software updates, orders supplies as needed, and submits repair requests for equipment malfunctions to ensure efficient patient flow and clinic services
Serves as liaison to promote good communication to appropriate parties (providers, other professionals and/or facilities) that have requested patient information, ensures patient data is scanned accurately into NextGen, and assists with establishing policies and procedures for entering patient correspondences, paper records, test results and prescriptions to ensure accurate medical records in compliance with regulations and HIPAA standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficient knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; data entry skills; Internet research abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient bookkeeping skills
Basic familiarity with medical terminology
Must possess the ability to analyze facts, exercise judgment, and arrive at valid conclusions
Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to maintain confidential information
Strong administration skills, organized, thorough, systems orientated with meticulous attention to detail
Proactive, punctual and reliable
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards
Must be able to climb, bend, and carry patient records and supplies
Must be able to lift items weighing in excess of 10 lbs
May be required to work nights and weekends
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High school and two (2) years experience in a medical work environment
Associate degree in a medical related field
Preferred
Bilingual: Spanish/English; Creole Haitian/English
Experience with electronic medical records
Experience in an optometric/ophthalmologic office setting
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver
Retirement plan
Excellent medical and dental plans
Company
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University is a nonprofit, independent research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (22)
2024 (21)
2023 (10)
2022 (16)
2021 (19)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.75MKey Investors
Community Foundation of BrowardHealth Foundation of South Florida
2025-06-26Grant· $0.45M
2023-02-15Grant· $1M
2022-02-22Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Marilyn Gardner
Program Professor & Education Enterprise Associate
Theoharis Theoharides
Executive Director, Center of Excellence for Neuroinflammation Research, NSU
Recent News
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