Optometric Technician: Pre-Exam & Patient Experience Pro

Clarkson Eyecare; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EyeCare Partners in Florida is seeking an Optometric Technician to support the eye care team by performing initial testing with ophthalmic equipment and assisting the optometrist to prepare patients for exams.

You will operate equipment such as lensometers, autorefractors, corneal imaging devices, and visual field tools, while maintaining a clean, efficient clinical flow and upholding HIPAA policies.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Favorable result on background check as required by state
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Practice urgency at all times placing value on a patient's time, as well as the doctor's time and schedule
• Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
• Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)
• Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all time
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule

Skills

Medical office experience

Ophthalmic experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Partners in Florida is seeking an Optometric Technician to support the eye care team by performing initial testing with ophthalmic equipment and assisting the optometrist to prepare patients for exams.

You will operate equipment such as lensometers, autorefractors, corneal imaging devices, and visual field tools, while maintaining a clean, efficient clinical flow and upholding HIPAA policies.