Ophthalmic Assistant-Experienced

Eye Site of Tampa Bay

  • Clearwater, Florida
  • 9 days ago

    Highlights

    Ideal candidate will have one or more years experience, excellent customer service skills, be motivated by clinical excellence, function as a team player with a positive attitude, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Perform as a valued, key team member by assisting providers through preparing patients for examination using excellent customer service talent and technical training.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationClearwater, Florida

    Description

    Eye Site of Tampa Bay is growing!  Are you ready to LOVE your job?!  EXCITING OPPORTUNITY to become a key member of an outstanding Eye Care professional team. We are looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Assistant (certification as COA through JCAHPO, a plus!). Ideal candidate will have one or more years experience, excellent customer service skills, be motivated by clinical excellence, function as a team player with a positive attitude, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Two office locations with flexibility to travel to both locatoins:  Clearwater and Trinity, FL. Full-time, M-F, EOE, background check and drug testing.

    Core Responsibilities:

    • Perform as a valued, key team member by assisting providers through preparing patients for examination using excellent customer service talent and technical training.
    • Perform testing as ordered by provider (AR, OCT, HVF, Corneal Topography, IOL Master, tonometry, pachymetry).
    • Conduct patient work-up appropriate to patient clinical history and chief complaint.
    • Effectively communicate with patients, accurately record all aspects of history of present illness and update medications.
    • Review past records in preparation of current visit; confirm needed patient records are available for provider review.
    • Perform baseline refractions through use of Phoropter/Marco.
    • Ensure proper authorizations/referrals are in place if additional testing is required.
    • Proactively participate in maintaining efficient workflow through personal effectiveness, seeing 4-6 patients per hour.
    • Prepare exam room through proper sterilization per policy, assist patients to exam room, and anticipate provider needs through proper exam set-up.
    • Maintain confidentiality at all times.

    Desired Characteristics:

    • Exceptional customer service skills
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Compassion for patients
    • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to put patients at ease and explain provider instructions
    • Relate to a wide variety of people
    • Work well with others
    • Reliable/Dependable
    • Ability to problem solve
    • Accuracy, attention to detail
    • Computer skills
    • Organize and prioritize tasks and workflow efficiently

    Education/Experience:

    • 1+ Year as Ophthalmic Technician
    • High School diploma, or equivalent
    • Computer experience (Nextech/MDI or other EHR experience, a plus)
     

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