Ophthalmic Technician

3 weeks ago

Tampa, United States Florida Medical Clinic Full time
Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician

Dept.: Florida Eye Center at FMC

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Technician with at least 1 year of experience. Must be outgoing and able to work with patients of all ages. Applicant must be able to travel to both Tampa and Land O Lakes

*1 year Minimum experience required*

WHAT DOES FLORIDA MEDICAL CLINIC ORLANDO HEALTH HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.
  • Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
  • Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
  • Offers Medical Benefits including:
    • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
    • Discounts at our medical facilities
    • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
  • Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
  • Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
  • Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
  • Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
  • Values and appreciates its employees
  • Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions of the Position: Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant preferred but not required.
  • Completes the start of day processes
    • Powers up equipment
    • Logs on work station
    • Uncover keratometer/autorefractor, visual field, Ascan room if needed
  • Properly rooms patients
    • Works up patients for the providers
    • Checks patient's glasses
    • Confirms information required by provider is present (labs, surgery records, etc.) and necessary tests are performed
    • Updates IEHR (allergies, medications, history, etc.)
    • Assists in following appointment schedule
    • Prepares patient for examination or treatment
    • Obtains informed consents and ABN as necessary
    • Notifies provider when patient is ready
    • Assists provider during examination and with treatment
  • Performs diagnostic studies and treatments as ordered by the provider
    • Ascans
    • OCT
    • Visual fields
    • Obtains consents
    • Performs diagnostic testing needed or requested by provider
    • Prepares specimens and requisitions for lab courier
  • Processes and assists provider with requests
    • Handles medication refill requests
    • Obtains prescription overrides and prior authorization when needed
    • Completion of forms requested by patients
  • Handles patient and clinical messages:
    • Returns calls to patients re: testing or medications
    • Notifies patients of test results and instructions from provider
    • Triages patient calls and needs
    • Addresses and handles clinical tasks
  • Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education
  • Prepares charts
    • Prepares paperwork for charts
    • Acquires all medical records necessary for visit
    • Makes sure all ordered tests have been performed and results are present
    • Confirms authorization has been obtained if required
  • Completes the end of day processes
    • Maintains medical equipment; ensures all equipment is calibrated, cleaned, sterilized, charged and covered
    • Collects red bags as necessary
    • Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed
    • Stocks, cleans and sanitizes exam/work-up lanes and tech station
    • Checks for expired medications and supplies
    • Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin
    • Ensures all rooms are closed down, and schedules are copied and posted
    • Runs work-up sheets for the next day
    • Logs off work station

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Maintains an organized and clean work area
  • Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies
  • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Physical and Mental Demands:
  • Physical requirements
    • Able to stand or walk for long periods
    • Use of proper body mechanics
  • Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
  • High level verbal and written communication skills
  • Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:
  • High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

Job Qualifications:
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent
  • COT-Preferred not required
  • Minimum 1 year experience required
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Must be willing to travel to both the Land o lakes and Tampa office.
  • Strong team player who is eager to learn
  • Basic computer proficiency

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status

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