Medical Technician - Monday-Friday Schedule, No Weekends!

Eye Care Partners•Largo, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

EyeCare Partners is hiring a full-time, long-term Medical Technician (Ophthalmic Technician) for The Eye Institute of West Florida. The role is based in Largo, Florida, and requires travel to other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa as needed; mileage is reimbursed. The technician supports ophthalmologists by assisting with patient care, performing preliminary testing, documenting medical visits, and helping maintain efficient clinic operations. The offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employees may occasionally need to work earlier or later to meet business needs. The position requires commitment to work over 40 hours when needed and to work weekends when applicable, despite the Monday–Friday schedule noted in the posting. Students who need part-time work during the school year cannot be accommodated.

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.
Strong customer-service, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards.
Reliable transportation to travel between multiple work locations with minimal notice.
Ability to work over 40 hours when needed to meet business needs and weekends when applicable.
Physical ability to perform the stated job functions, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds; frequent walking, sitting, and standing; bending, stooping, and reaching; and sustained use of hands and technology.
Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.
Knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms, and ocular medications.
Desire to gain industry knowledge and training; initiative, adaptability, and a patient-focused approach.

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient flow and anticipate physician needs to keep clinic schedules on track.
Provide professional, courteous customer service to patients in person and by phone.
Assist physicians with preliminary testing and prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
Verify patient information and medical and vision insurance; interview patients and record medical history, current medications, and visit purpose.
Perform eye assessments and diagnostic testing, including dilation, refraction, pressure measurements, visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL Master, auto refraction, and topography.
Record patient information and accurately document medical visits and procedures in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Measure and record vital signs as required, including blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, managers, and other employees; respond to inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Open and close exam rooms as needed; clean and stock examination, treatment, and laser rooms; and maintain drug counts.
Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by the manager.
Travel to other practice locations as needed and work additional hours or weekends when applicable.