Ophthalmic Technician - Eye Institute of West

Ophthalmic Technician - The Eye Institute of West Florida

Job posted 3 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Location:

Largo, FL

Travel:
Travel to our other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa is required as needed. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

• 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

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
• You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.

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

• 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.

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care during their visit. This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.

• 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.

• Provides excellent patient care and is energetic and empathetic with patients.
• Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
• Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
• Organizational skills with focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• 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.
• 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.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  High school…