Eye Care/Vision Assistant - Willing to Train!

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Largo, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Eye Institute of West Florida, part of EyeCare Partners, is hiring an Eye Care / Vision Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) in Largo, Florida. The role assists ophthalmologists in delivering patient care and uses equipment to complete initial testing before a physician exam. No experience is required for the advertised position, and training is provided. The posting also lists one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, among the formal qualifications. The assistant prepares patients for exams, gathers medical histories and medication information, performs vision and diagnostic testing, documents visits in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and supports physicians and clinic flow. Travel to offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa is required as needed; mileage is reimbursed. The position is full-time. Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; employees may need to work earlier or later, commit to more than 40 hours to meet business needs, and work weekends when applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, listed in the formal qualifications.
Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to coordinate and cooperate courteously and professionally with employees at all levels.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to track patient care and improve patient flow.
Compliance with HIPAA confidentiality standards.
Desire to gain industry knowledge and training, initiative in accomplishing practice goals, and ability to adapt to change.
Team-oriented, patient-focused approach and ability to foster a positive work environment.
Reliable transportation for travel between multiple work locations with minimal notice.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with EMR systems; computer proficiency and ability to learn new applications quickly.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including frequent walking, sitting and standing; bending, stooping and reaching; handling items up to 25 pounds; fine motor and hand use; and visual and auditory acuity.
Willingness to work over 40 hours to meet business needs and to work weekends when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service in person and by phone; greet patients promptly and professionally.
Anticipate physician needs and help maintain clinic flow while respecting patient and physician schedules.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Verify patient information, obtain medical history and current medications, and confirm the purpose of the visit.
Record patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and accurately document visits and procedures as physicians perform them.
Assess eye condition by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements.
Perform dilation, refraction, pressure checks, and diagnostic testing, including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refraction, and topography.
Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures and measure and record vital signs as required.
Open and close exam rooms as needed.
Clean and stock examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms, and maintain the drug count.
Perform general office duties and cleaning assigned by the manager.
Travel to other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa as needed.
Work over 40 hours and weekends when applicable to meet business needs.