Ophthalmic Technician - Tier 2

iCare Health Solutions, a VSP Vision™ company; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

iCare Health Solutions, a VSP Vision company, seeks an ophthalmic technician to support daily patient care flow, collect data for physicians, and assist with exams. You will document measurements (vision acuity, refraction, tonometry) and help maintain equipment.

Candidates should have COA or COT preferred and at least 2 years of experience; strong communication, organization, and confidentiality are essential; willingness to travel daily and work in a fast-paced Fort Lauderdale clinic.

Qualifications

• COA or COT preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of ophthalmic technician or surgical assistant experience.
• Familiarity with EMR systems (NextGen a plus).
• Excellent organizational skills and diligence.
• Ability to travel daily.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient and team interactions.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Commitment to patient care and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and patient needs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Acquaint all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed.
• Obtain patient history including chief complaint, medical history, and allergies for physicians.
• Performs accurate documentation and measurement tasks: vision acuity, lensometry, entrance tests, tonometry, refraction, slit lamp exam, dilation.
• Manage patient flow efficiently to minimize wait times.
• Maintain and clean equipment; adhere to infection control and safety standards.
• Maintain utmost patient confidentiality.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

COA/COT preferred

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Teamwork and independence

Multitasking

Adaptability to schedules

Confidentiality

Education

COA or COT preferred

Tools

NextGen EMR

Job description

Description

Responsible for daily patient care flow. Performs a number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician and/or Clinic Manager to allow for proper professional diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients’ condition(s).

Description

Responsible for daily patient care flow. Performs a number of data collection functions as delegated by the physician and/or Clinic Manager to allow for proper professional diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients’ condition(s).

Essential Functions

• Acquaint all new patients with office procedures to which they will be exposed
• Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, medical history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications to provide accurate information to Ophthalmologists
• Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks for new and follow-up patients: Vision acuity, lensometry, entrance tests, contact and non-contact tonometry, refraction, slit lamp exam, angle assessment, and dilation
• Manage patient flow efficiently, ensuring minimal wait times and a smooth patient experience
• Maintains and cleans all equipment being used and adheres to strict infection control protocols and safety standards
• Maintains utmost patient confidentiality
• Other duties assigned

Requirements

Job Specifications

• Typically has the following skills or abilities:
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Technician (COT) preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an ophthalmic technician or surgical assistant
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmic instruments, procedures, and terminology
• Familiarity with EMR systems (experience with NextGen is a plus)
• Excellent organizational skills and diligence
• Ability to travel daily
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with patients, colleagues, and health care professionals
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Demonstrated commitment to patient care and safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and patient needs
• Professional demeanor and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records systems
• Full work up responsibilities and based on knowledge and skills; also responsible for either clinical assistant or scribing, or basic testing tasks
• For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFM)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Salary Description

$19.00 - $21.00