Ophthalmic Tester [Gate]

North Florida Surgeons, P.A.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

PTO & Paid Holidays

STD & LTD

401k & Profit Sharing

Job summary

Florida Eye Specialists in Jacksonville seeks an Ophthalmic Tester to perform initial testing preparations for exams using OCT, photography, and visual field equipment. You will upload results, scan documents, and ensure chart accuracy while maintaining patient privacy.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least one year in a medical setting, and experience in ophthalmology is preferred. Excellent communication and organization are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience in a medical practice or hospital setting preferred.
• Experience in an ophthalmology practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete all the testing for OCT, anterior segment photography, Visual Field, Fundus photography
• Upload any results of imaging and testing
• Scanning documents, prior authorizations, other paperwork into patients’ chart
• Verifying letters (Diabetes, Plaquenil, Referral, etc.) have been sent to appropriate Doctor from previous day, and if not sending the letter
• Calling for labs (Quest) when needed when scribe is unavailable
• Recalls in-between patients and downtime
• Interact with all patients using a high level of respect and professionalism
• Comply with HIPPA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Eye Specialists is a top provider in eye care for the greater Jacksonville area and is the preferred provider for the Jacksonville Jaguars! There are several locations in and around Jacksonville and we are growing every day! The physicians and staff of Florida Eye Specialists are united by a common passion for excellence in eye care. All our doctors have dedicated numerous years of medical school, residency, fellowship and post-fellowship training to eye-disease research and education.

After successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, Full Time employees will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Base pay
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• STD & LTD
• 401k & Profit Sharing-After 1 year

Job Summary:

The Ophthalmic Tester is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete all the testing for OCT, anterior segment photography, Visual Field, Fundus photography
• Upload any results of imaging and testing
• Scanning documents, prior authorizations, other paperwork into patients’ chart
• Verifying letters (Diabetes, Plaquenil, Referral, etc.) have been sent to appropriate Doctor from previous day, and if not sending the letter
• Calling for labs (Quest) when needed when scribe is unavailable
• Recalls in-between patients and downtime
• Interact with all patients using a high level of respect and professionalism
• Comply with HIPPA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with patients and employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year of experience in a medical practice or hospital setting preferred
• Experience in an ophthalmology practice preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (specifically keyboarding and writing), standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds.

Travel to other offices, including Surgery Center, as needed