What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Tester [Northside] position at North Florida Surgeons, P.A.?
Ophthalmic Tester
Jacksonville, FL • Florida Eye Specialists- Northside
Description
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.
Benefits:
After successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, Full Time employees will be eligible for the following benefits:
Base pay
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision
STD & LTD
401k & Profit Sharing-After 1 year
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.
Duties/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
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
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum one year of experience in a medical practice or hospital setting preferred
Experience in an ophthalmology practice preferred
Physical Requirements:
Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (specifically keyboarding and writing),
standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds.
Travel to other offices, including Surgery Center, as needed
