Ophthalmic Technician - Willing to Train!

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Largo, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

EyeCare Partners is hiring a full-time, long-term Ophthalmic Technician for The Eye Institute of West Florida in Largo, Florida. The role assists ophthalmologists in delivering patient care by conducting initial testing and supporting patient visits. Travel to other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa is required as needed; mileage is reimbursed. The employer cannot accommodate students who need part-time work during the school year. The technician helps facilitate clinic and patient flow, performs preliminary testing, documents patient information and medical visits, and prepares patients for treatments and minor procedures. The role also involves verifying insurance, communicating with patients and staff, maintaining exam and treatment rooms, and completing general office duties. The position operates in a clinical eye-care setting and requires reliable transportation for travel among locations. The offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employees may need to work somewhat earlier or later as needed, work over 40 hours to meet business needs, and work weekends when applicable. The employer offers a full benefits package, paid time off and holidays, paid maternity leave, certification reimbursement, competitive base pay, and employee discounts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new applications.
Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to coordinate and cooperate courteously and professionally with employees at all levels.
Organizational skills focused on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
Reliable transportation that allows travel to multiple work locations with minimal notice.
Ability and commitment to work over 40 hours to meet business needs and work weekends when applicable.
Ability to comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information.
Energetic, empathetic, patient-focused, and team-oriented approach; initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn and grow.
Experience in ophthalmology and/or optometry is strongly preferred, but not stated as required.
Experience in at least one of the following is preferred but not required: fluorescein angiography, oculoplastics, medically necessary contact lenses (including optical experience, contact lens insertion and removal, or RGPs), or plastic surgery, med spa, or esthetics.
Favorable background check result.
Physical ability to frequently walk, sit, and stand; regularly bend, stoop, and reach; lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds; and use fine motor skills and hands for grasping, writing, typing, and technology.
Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fluorescein angiography, oculoplastics, medically necessary contact lenses, plastic surgery, med spa, or esthetics.
Experience working in ophthalmology and/or optometry.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient flow and anticipate physician needs to keep clinic visits and schedules moving efficiently.
Assist the doctor with preliminary testing and perform required diagnostic tests, including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, autorefractor, and topography.
Verify medical and vision insurance and confirm patient information through interviews.
Provide courteous, professional customer service in person and by phone; respond to inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
Record medical history, current medications, visit purpose, and other patient data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Check eye condition by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements; perform dilation, refraction, and pressure testing.
Accurately document medical visits and procedures as the physician performs them.
Prepare patients for treatments and minor procedures and measure and record vital signs as required.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Open and close exam rooms as needed; clean and stock examination, treatment, laser, and other assigned rooms, and keep drug counts up to date.
Perform general office duties and cleaning assigned by the manager.
Travel to other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa as needed.