Medical Assistant - Optometry Technician

Flmedical; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Partial work-from-home days

PTO & Holidays

401k with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Aria Care Partners seeks an Optometry/Ophthalmic Technician to support clinics across Florida, traveling up to a 3-hour radius. This full-time role covers a home market with a schedule of four days a week (Mon-Thu) and two weeks of travel per month to Jacksonville, FL.

You will assist doctors with vision pretesting and transport patients, while maintaining EMR documentation. A valid driver’s license is required and travel between clinics is expected.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to drive to clinics within a 3-hour radius; reliable transportation.
• Optometry/Ophthalmic technician experience preferred but not mandatory.
• 1+ years EMR documentation experience (medications, ICD-10, preliminary findings).
• Ability to transcribe basic medical notes into computer; training on software provided.
• Escort elderly walking clients or transport clients in wheelchairs up to 200 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the clinic before the doctor to setup at the facility.
• Transport patients to and from the exam area at the facility.
• Assist the doctor with vision pretesting, working with eyeglasses and scribing as needed.

Skills

Vision pretesting

EMR documentation

Medical transcription

Patient transport

Driving

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Full-time

Aria Care Partners is the national leader in providing onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to over 3500 long-term care and skilled nursing facilities across 25 states. Aria Care Partners believes that our clinicians should be able to focus on providing the best, most comprehensive care for their patients. Our clinicians visit different skilled nursing communities daily, bringing life-affirming care to an underserved population. Our business model, innovation, customer support and teamwork deliver an unparalleled customer experience, resulting in a customer satisfaction rating of over 98%. Executing this strategic philosophy resulted in rapid company growth with revenue increases of 25%-30% annually over the last 4 years, nearly doubling the size of the company. Company values include caring fully for our customers and fellow employees, striving for excellence and continuous improvement, and excelling through the power of teamwork and collaboration. At Aria Care Partners, our mission is to enrich the quality of life for every resident with passion and compassion.

The Position

• Arrive at the clinic before the doctor to setup at the facility.
• Transport patients to and from the exam area at the facility.
• Assist the doctor with vision pretesting, working with eyeglasses and scribing as needed.

Location

This position covers their home market which includes driving up to a 3-hour radius. For locations greater than 2.5 hours, the company offers overnight lodging and meals. Mileage reimbursement is included, as well as paid time for all driving that exceeds normal commute time.

This is a full-time benefit eligible role, working 4 days a week (Monday-Thursday) with two weeks of travel per month to Jacksonville, FL.

• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive to clinics that are typically within a 3-hour radius. Must have reliable transportation.
• Optometry/Ophthalmic technician experience preferred but not mandatory
• Prior EMR documentation experience strongly preferred 1+ years (medications, ICD-10, preliminary findings, etc.)
• Ability to transcribe basic medical notes into computer. Training on software provided.
• Ability to escort elderly walking clients or transport clients in wheelchairs, typically weighing up to 200 pounds.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit package for you and your family, including:

• Mileage and partial paid drive time
• Portion of each day working from home
• PTO and Paid Holidays for FT Employees
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Insurance programs including medical, dental, vision, company match for your HSA, FSA, company-paid EAP, and life and disability insurance, and more.

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