Ophthalmic Tech III - Certified

EyeSouth Partners; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Atlantic Eye Institute, part of EyeSouth Partners, seeks an ophthalmic technician to support ophthalmologists and optometrists. You will gather data on ocular health, perform clinical tests, and document findings in the EMR.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential for patient-centered care. Responsibilities include chart review, history taking, administering medications, patient education, and CPT/ICD-10 coding.

Qualifications

• Background in ophthalmic exams and testing procedures.
• Able to record ocular and systemic history accurately.
• Must have COA certification and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform tests ordered by the doctor and document results.
• Act as medical scribe during exams and enter data into EMR.
• Take ocular and systemic history and record visual acuity.
• Administer medications under physician direction.
• Assist with in-office procedures and obtain informed consent.
• Educate patients and maintain clean exam rooms.
• Code CPT and ICD-10 for diagnostic testing.

Skills

Clinical testing

Medical scribing

CPT/ICD-10 coding

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

COA certification

Tools

Modernizing Medicine

Nextech

ICP

Job description

At Atlantic Eye Institute, our mission is to help our patients live their vision through exceptional, compassionate and honest eye care for every stage of life. And treat them like members of our family—because they are.

Living Our Vision They say seeing is believing. But we say it’s much more than that. Seeing is how the story of our life is told. A journey that unfolds through your very own eyes. A journey we’re on together, every step of the way—from a child’s first eye exam, to their first pair of glasses and contacts, to LASIK, and even cataracts, we help you see the world better at every stage in your life. Any age, any problem, any time, we will be there. That’s because at Atlantic Eye Institute we believe in the power of seeing things clearly.

Every vivid color. Every precise movement. Every memory. And so, our team remains committed to you, from the most advanced technology and personalized care to being available 24/7 and always doing the right thing. This is our vision for you A world where seeing isn’t just believing; seeing clearly is living fully. That’s why at Atlantic Eye Institute, we not only help improve your vision—we help you Live Your Vision.

We invite you to join our team!

Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.

Clinical

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.


• Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.


• Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records


• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.


• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.


• Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.


• Assists with patient education.


• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.


• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.


• Able to code CPT and applicable ICD-10 codes for diagnostic testing.

Administrative

• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering


• Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.


• Assist with patient requested paperwork completed (FMLA, DMV)


• Complete electronic prescription refill related tasks including medication prior authorization process


• Assist with triage for emergency and work-in patients


• Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer


• Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.


• Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an ophthalmic technician preferred


• Current iJCAHPO COA certification required


• Modernizing Medicine/Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• 401k w/ Match


• HSA/FSA


• Telemedicine


• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE

• Employee Discounts and Perks


• Employee Assistance Program


• Group Life/AD&D


• Short Term Disability Insurance


• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.