Ophthalmic Tester [Gate]

North Florida Surgeons•Jacksonville, FL

15d

About The Position

About us: Florida Eye Specialists is a top provider in eye care for the greater Jacksonville area and is the preferred provider for the Jacksonville Jaguars! There are several locations in and around Jacksonville and we are growing every day! The physicians and staff of Florida Eye Specialists are united by a common passion for excellence in eye care. All our doctors have dedicated numerous years of medical school, residency, fellowship and post-fellowship training to eye-disease research and education. Job Summary: The Ophthalmic Tester is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact with patients and employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum one year of experience in a medical practice or hospital setting preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience in an ophthalmology practice preferred

Responsibilities

Complete all the testing for OCT, anterior segment photography, Visual Field, Fundus photography
Upload any results of imaging and testing
Scanning documents, prior authorizations, other paperwork into patients’ chart
Verifying letters (Diabetes, Plaquenil, Referral, etc.) have been sent to appropriate Doctor from previous day, and if not sending the letter
Calling for labs (Quest) when needed when scribe is unavailable
Recalls in-between patients and downtime
Interact with all patients using a high level of respect and professionalism
Comply with HIPPA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information