Ophthalmic Technician

2 weeks ago

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

POSITION: Ophthalmic Technician Float

JOB SUMMARY: Ophthalmic technician to assist ophthalmologist and Retina provider.

Looking for full-Time Ophthalmic Technician. This individual MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL and is responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper diagnosis of the patient's condition; demonstrating comprehension of the ophthalmic technician skills, as out lined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO); and providing support to clinical staff of less advanced credentials. *Provider is willing to train technician*

**Busy Ophthalmology practices that need rotating Ophthalmic Technician to cover when staff is out of office and vacations. Skilled in Ophthalmic works ups and testing** ** 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 SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Empathetic personality with attention to patient's needs
  • Strong organization with attention to detail
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work-ups on 3.5 patients per hour
  • Demonstrated computer skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Communication & Patient Care
  • Acquaints all new patients with the office procedures to which they will be Informs patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
  • Obtains patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
  • Performs accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include:
  • Visual acuity
  • Manual lensometry
  • Confrontational visual fields
  • Stereo testing
  • Evaluation of motility
  • Pupillary function tests
  • Color plates
  • Applanation tonometry
  • Advanced refractometry
  • Retinoscopy
  • Angle assessment
  • Dilation of pupils
  • Contact lens evaluations
  • Visual field testing
  • Optic nerve scanning (i.e. OCT, HRT, GDx)
  • Pachymetry
  • Corneal topography
  • A Scan and B Scan
  • Ophthalmic imaging, including fluorescein angiography
  • Other tasks specific to the physician needs as a result of new technologies
  • Performs duties consistent with ophthalmic writer/scribe.
  • Assists physician with laser
  • Assists physician with minor surgery, maintaining practice standards of sterile technique and infection
Triage
  • Determines which patient should be taken next from the waiting room to have testing initiated. Escorts all patients from the waiting room for data collection. Following testing, advises as to who will see them next and make the patient comfortable during
  • Maintains a smooth flow of patients to the physician, altering the test sequence as required.
  • Provides telephone support regarding ocular emergencies, prescription refills and patient care
  • Communicates with reception and lead ophthalmic technician to facilitate proper patient flow.
Instrument Maintenance
  • Troubleshoots instruments as needed
  • Checks connections.
  • Performs archiving functions according to manufacturer
  • Reports any continued difficulty to lead ophthalmic technician.
Administrative
  • Audits clinical supply levels, communicating to lead ophthalmic technician which items fall below par
  • Confirms patients' appointments by phone two business days in advance.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Maintains an organized and clean work area
  • Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies
  • Assists with pulling charts and filing when workload permits
  • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
Physical and Mental Demands:
  • Physical requirements
    • Able to stand or walk for long periods and move around quickly in tight spaces
    • 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
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Strong team player
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Ability to refract and perform other testing as needed
  • MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL
  • 1 Year minimum experience required

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

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a drug-free workplace and maintains a policy in which new hires will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing. This policy is intended to comply with applicable laws regarding drug testing and any privacy rights.

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