What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician - The Eye Institute of West Florida position at EyeCare Partners?
EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.
Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Company: The Eye Institute of West Florida
Location: Largo, FL
Travel: Travel to our other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa is required as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!
Perks
An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee 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 with an Ophthalmologist.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Company: The Eye Institute of West Florida
Location: Largo, FL
Travel: Travel to our other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa is required as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!
Perks
- Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401k Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Eyecare Certification Reimbursement
- Competitive Base Pay
- Employee Discounts
- Full Time
- Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
- You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- Experience in at least one of the following is preferred (but NOT required): Fluorescein Angiography, Oculoplastics, Medically Necessary Contact Lens (optical experience, contact lens insertion and removals, RGPs, etc), Plastic surgery/med spa/esthetics
- Experience working in Ophthalmology and/or Optometry strongly preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required
- Favorable result on Background Check required
- Basic computer skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excitement to learn and grow
- Facilitate patient flow
- Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
- Verify medical and vision insurances
- Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
- Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests
An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee 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 with an Ophthalmologist.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
- Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
- Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule
- Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
- Verify patient information by interviewing patient
- Record medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit
- Records all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
- Required skills include: dilation, refraction, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography
- Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms and ocular medications
- General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
- Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
- Ability to work weekends when applicable
- Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
- Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
- Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
- Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
- Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
- Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
- One-year related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is preferred
- Experience in at least one of the following is preferred: Fluorescein Angiography, Oculoplastics, Medically Necessary Contact Lens (optical experience, contact lens insertion and removals, RGPs, etc)
- Experience working in Ophthalmology and/or Optometry strongly preferred
- Favorable result on Background Check required
- Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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