Ophthalmic Technician Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Ophthalmic Technician 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 2560 Gulf To Bay Blvd Ste 100, Clearwater, FL 33765 EXCITING

OPPORTUNITY

to become a key member of an outstanding Eye Care professional team. Eye Site of Tampa Bay is looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Technician (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 (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, ECC, tonometry). 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