Medical Technician - Monday-Friday Schedule, No Weekends!

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Largo, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technician (Ophthalmic Technician) supports ophthalmologists by helping deliver excellent patient care and performing initial testing to prepare patients for examinations. The role is based at The Eye Institute of West Florida in Largo, Florida, with required travel to other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa as needed; mileage is reimbursed. This is a full-time, long-term position. Offices operate Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., though earlier or later work may occasionally be needed. The position also requires a commitment to work over 40 hours when business needs require it and weekend availability when applicable. The technician assists with patient flow, gathers and documents medical information, performs preliminary and diagnostic testing, prepares patients for treatments and minor procedures, and supports physicians during visits. The role includes maintaining exam and treatment rooms, following company policies and HIPAA requirements, and providing professional, courteous service to patients and colleagues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new applications quickly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
Strong customer service, communication, organization, and teamwork skills; ability to coordinate courteously and professionally with all levels of employees.
Ability to work over 40 hours to meet business needs and to work weekends when applicable.
Reliable transportation to travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice.
Favorable background check.
Ability to comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards.
Physical ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 25 pounds; strong fine motor skills and full use of hands; required visual and auditory acuity.
Ability to perform occasional driving or climbing as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.
Desire to gain industry knowledge and training; initiative, adaptability, and enthusiasm for learning and growth.

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient flow and anticipate physician needs to keep clinic visits and schedules moving efficiently.
Provide exceptional customer service in person and by phone; greet patients professionally and respond to inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
Verify patient information, medical and vision insurance, medical history, current medications, and reason for visit.
Record patient information and visit data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Assist physicians with preliminary testing and examine pupils, eye 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.
Document medical visits and procedures accurately and thoroughly as the physician performs them.
Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures; measure and record vital signs as required.
Open and close exam rooms as needed; clean and stock exam, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms, and maintain drug counts.
Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by the manager.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA confidentiality standards.
Travel to other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa as needed.