What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at EYE SPECIALISTS OF MID FLORIDA PA?
Ophthalmic Assistant (Tech)
Job Description
Summary:
The Ophthalmic Assistant performs patient histories, completes requested ophthalmic testing and is responsible for ensuring the proper utilization of time and movement of the patient throughout their visit.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient computer skills
The Ophthalmic Assistant performs patient histories, completes requested ophthalmic testing and is responsible for ensuring the proper utilization of time and movement of the patient throughout their visit.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Two Years of Optometric Experience (Preferred by not required)
Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient computer skills
- Detail Oriented
- Ability to problem solve
- Excellent communication skills, proper grammar and writing skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Possess a caring, patient, and friendly attitude
- Must be a team player
- Ability to learn how to appropriately prioritize patient testing and emergency situations
- Ability to learn complete knowledge of all forms that are used within the clinic
- Ability to learn the anatomy and physiology of the eye /Biometry Skills is a PLUS
- Must be self-directed, highly motivated, able to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast paced clinic
- Ability to learn working knowledge of all ophthalmic terminology, spelling and pronunciation of same
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to various satellite locations as needed for work assignments
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Greet and walk patients to exam or testing rooms
Other:
Schedule:
Job Type: Full-Time
Expected Hours: 40 per week
Work Setting:
- Greet and walk patients to exam or testing rooms
- Consistently perform proper documentation of case history, confrontation visual fields, pupil evaluation, screening extra-ocular muscle function, visual acuity, assessment of angle depth, instillation of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents, Amsler grid, and other functions as directed by clinical physician
- Obtains eyeglass prescription via lensometer
- Maintain practice confidentiality, follow legal, HIPAA & OSHA guidelines, follow the rules and regulations of the practice as documented in the practice employee manual
- Performs patient testing accurately and effectively as directed by the clinical provider(s): i.e. Slit Lamp Exam, PAMS, Visual Fields, Color Test, Tonometry, OCTs, Fundus Photos, etc.
- Effectively communicates physician instructions to patients and documents accordingly
- Ensures scheduling template is being followed correctly
- Assists the physician with pharmacy calls, patient calls, etc.
- Ensures the patient lanes are clean and well-stocked at the end of each day with equipment turned off and properly covered
- Completes tech station duties daily: Including listening to patient voicemails and returning same day
- If assigned to a retina physician: must be able to assist with intraocular injections as needed
- Support the company’s mission, vision, and purpose and core values to enhance patient care
- Assumes other duties as assigned
Other:
- This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work performed and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities
- A valid Florida driver’s license is required as this position may be required to travel to various satellite locations as needed for work assignments.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- One early morning or late night per week may be required
- Possible one Saturday a month, based on location (advance notice will be provided)
- Must be able to attend one monthly meeting before or after normal business hours (advance notice will be provided)
- Must be able to attend one monthly training event before or after normal business hours or on a Saturday (advance notice will be provided)
Job Type: Full-Time
Expected Hours: 40 per week
Work Setting:
- In-Person
- Private practice
Benefits:
- 401(K)
Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug and tobacco-free workplace. Please note that this includes the use of medical marijuana, cigarettes, cigars, hookah, or vaping of any kind.
- 401(K)
- 401(K) Matching
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Benefits & Discounted Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training
- Professional Development Assistance
- Referral Program
Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug and tobacco-free workplace. Please note that this includes the use of medical marijuana, cigarettes, cigars, hookah, or vaping of any kind.
