Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Eye Care 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, covering the entire continuum of eye care.

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Company: The Eye Institute of West Florida

Location: Largo, FL

Travel: Travel to other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa is required as needed, with mileage reimbursement paid.

• Full benefits package – medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) + employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Paid maternity leave
• Eyecare certification reimbursement
• Competitive base pay
• Employee discounts

• Full time
• Offices open Monday‑Friday 8 am‑5 pm
• May need to work earlier or later as needed

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 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.), or plastic surgery/medspa/esthetics
• Experience working in ophthalmology and/or optometry strongly preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish 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
• Communicate effectively with patients, doctors, and managers
• Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in‑person requests

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an ophthalmologist, assisting in providing excellent patient care during visits. The employee handles 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 information by interviewing patient
• Record patient’s medical history and current medications and confirm purpose of visit
• Record all data in the patient’s EMR
• Check condition of patient’s eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extra‑ocular movements
• Perform dilation, refraction, pressures, and a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto‑refractor, and topography
• Demonstrate knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications
• Accurately document medical visits and procedures as performed by the physician
• Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; record vital signs as required
• Open and close exam rooms as needed
• Keep examination, treatment, laser, and any other assigned rooms clean and stocked; keep drug count up to date
• Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned

• Excellent patient care with an energetic and empathetic approach
• Compliance with HIPAA confidentiality standards
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner
• Organizational skills focused on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Initiative in accomplishing practice goals
  
  Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creates a positive work environment through teamwork and patient focus
• Commitment to work over 40 hrs to meet business needs
• Availability to work weekends when applicable
• Reliable transportation to allow travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice

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