Ophthalmic Technician I

EyeSouth Partners LLC; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Central Florida Eye Specialists is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support physicians by collecting data on ocular health, performing clinical tests, and documenting in electronic medical records.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment; Nextech/ICP experience is strongly preferred, with opportunities to contribute to patient education and streamline exam workflows.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; related experience preferred.
• Ophthalmic/optometric technician experience preferred.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform testing ordered by physician based on exam type and patient history.
• Enter data into EMR; act as medical scribe when needed.
• Record ocular and systemic history and visual acuity.
• Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under physician direction.
• Assist with in-office procedures and obtain informed consent.
• Educate patients and maintain exam room cleanliness.
• Comply with procedures and state/federal regulations.
• Report inventory and supply needs; participate in team huddles.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

Related experience preferred

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Job description

Company Overview

Love what you see, see what you love! Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for each patient by providing compassionate and excellent care using the latest advancements in healthcare. We offer a full spectrum of medical and surgical treatments so that all options are available to our patients. Central Florida Eye Specialists takes pride in practicing our core values: Quality, Respect, Compassion, and Excellence. Our amazing leadership team is committed to cultivating and maintaining an employee centric work environment where every employee has a voice and a platform to share their ideas and suggestions, are encouraged and incentivized to broaden their education and training and are invited to participate in the numerous employee activities offered monthly.

Central Florida Eye Specialists is affiliated with EyeSouth Partners' premier network of Ophthalmic Medical Services.

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent years related experience preferred
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Ophthalmic and/or optometric technician experience preferred

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Company Benefits

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.

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