Medical Assistant - Optometry Technician

Aria Care Partners; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Overnight lodging for longer trips

PTO and Holidays

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Aria Care Partners in Tampa, FL is seeking a full-time Vision/Ophthalmic Technician to support clinicians across long-term care facilities. You will arrive early to set up, assist the doctor with vision pretesting, and transport patients between exam areas, traveling up to 3 hours from home.

This role includes mileage reimbursement, overnight lodging for longer trips, PTO, holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to drive to clinics within 3-hour radius; reliable transportation.
• Optometry/Ophthalmic technician experience preferred but not mandatory.
• EMR documentation experience preferred (medications, ICD-10, findings).
• Ability to transcribe basic medical notes into computer; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the clinic before the doctor to set up at the facility.
• Transport patients to/from the exam area.
• Assist the doctor with vision pretesting and scribing as needed.

Skills

Driving

EMR experience

Note transcription

Patient transport

Communication

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Description

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.

Requirements

• 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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