Ophthalmic Assistant - Tampa

Florida Medical Clinic•Tampa, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Job title: Ophthalmic Assistant Status: Full time 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location: Tampa, FL Job Summary: Assists patients in the Ophthalmology Department with their optical needs. Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work? ✅ Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.✅ Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.✅ Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.✅ Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.✅ Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent require
Strong customer service orientation
Strong team player
Basic computer proficiency

Responsibilities

Completes the start of day processeso Logs on work stationo Pulls charts for incoming correspondence, places it on appropriate provider’s desk in organized by priority
Properly rooms patientso Prepares patient for examination or treatmento Prepares necessary equipment needed for the visito Confirms information required by provider is present (labs, surgery records, etc.) and necessary tests are performed and results availableo Notifies provider when patient is ready and is available to assist
Assists provider during examinationo Anticipates provider needso Documents any procedures performedo Sees that authorizations are obtained and insurance eligibility approved for procedures before they are performedo Obtains informed consent prior to procedures being performedo Writes out prescriptions, both for glasses and medications for provider’s signatureo Completes drop schedules and/or instructions for patientso Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures in the office
Processes and assists with requests and paperworko Completion of forms requested by patientso Delivers charts for dictation throughout the dayo Assists with scanning when needed
Addresses and handles clinical tasks
Handles patient calls:o Notifies patients of test results and instructions from providero Triages patient calls and needs
Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education
Completes the end of day processeso Cleans and covers equipmento Collects red bags as necessaryo Monitors and replaces sharps containers when neededo Stocks, cleans and sanitizes exam/work-up laneso Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin (A-Scan & doctors)o Ensures all rooms are closed downo Logs off work station
Maintains an organized and clean work area
Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies
Assists with pulling charts and filing when workload permits
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned