Ophthalmic Assistant

Center For Sight; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Continuing Education

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Center For Sight is seeking a motivated Ophthalmic Technician to join our team. The role involves assisting with patient workups and ophthalmic testing, including history taking, tonometry, visual acuity, and refractions, with occasional travel between University Park, Sarasota, Pelican Plaza and Siesta.

The position is full-time, with clerical duties and EMR duties, and requires maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms while delivering compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional environment with a strong customer service focus.
• Medical field experience preferred.
• High school or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient workups and ophthalmic testing including history taking, scribing, visual acuity, lensometry, tonometry, motility, visual fields, pupil assessment, manifest refractions, administering anesthetic/dilation drops, and other tests as needed.
• Handle clerical duties such as returning patient calls, processing prescriptions, and entering data into the EMR.
• Maintain the exam and procedure rooms and stock supplies; ensure a clean, organized environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism and comply with company policies; participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Customer service

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician

About US EYE: US Eye is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise. We are one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and facial surgery. With 50 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 95 providers and more than 1,000 team members system wide, we deliver world class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia.

About Center For Sight: At the core of US Eye is the platform practice Center For Sight, a market-leading practice with a reputation for providing superior patient service, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, offering innovative procedures, and employing world-class physicians. Center For Sight is one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and cosmetic facial surgery. With fourteen locations, over 40 providers and the best and brightest team members, Center For Sight is proud to be named the #1 practice in the area.

JOB SUMMARY

Center For Sight is seeking a motivated and compassionate Ophthalmic Technician to join out Team! This is a great opportunity to work alongside a skilled team in a dynamic and patient-focused environment. This position may require travel between University Park, Sarasota, Pelican Plaza and Siesta. This Ophthalmic Technician will work closely with a team to provide world class eye care. He or she will perform patient workups and ophthalmic testing including, but not limited to: history taking, scribing, visual acuity, lensometry, tonometry, motility, visual fields, pupil assessment, manifest refractions, administering anesthetic & dilation drops, and other special tests, as needed. They may also perform various clerical, stocking, and maintenance functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (other duties as required)

• Participates in delivering patient care effectively as evidenced by company standards and policies.
• Performs stocking and maintenance functions as evidenced by inventory.
• Maintains physical environment of exam and procedure rooms as evidenced by company standards and policies.
• Performs various clerical functions such as, returning patient calls, processing prescriptions, recording patient information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and scanning pertinent information into EMR.
• Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace as evidenced by company policies and standards.
• Interacts with patients and visitors courteously as evidenced by company standards and policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients and co-workers, demonstrates respect for individual, cultural and social differences.
• Contributes to the positive atmosphere of the work environment as evidenced by company standards and policies.
• Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Supports the development of other staff.
• Adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Follows the principles of the Compliance Program as well as the Code of Conduct.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply complex concepts to their daily work.
• Ability to develop strong connections with our patients, communicating with warmth and empathy.
• Team oriented individual who finds fulfillment in helping and supporting others.
• Motivated and resilient individual who is on a path to grow a meaningful medical career within a successful surgical practice

Education and Experience

• Experience within a professional environment with a strong customer service focus
• Previous experience within the medical field (preferred)
• High school or equivalent education

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday.
• Travel to other locations required: Venice & Sarasota

Benefits

• 401(K) Company Match
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Continuing Education
• Paid Time Off

US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws