Ophthalmic Tech
Description

    

Florida Eye Associates is a full-service ophthalmology group practice with general ophthalmologists and subspecialists in retina, glaucoma, cornea and oculoplastic.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume practice with a focus on providing quality care. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required. 


Job Description

  • Experience in EMR system, ModMed’s EMA a plus
  • Must be able to document patient history in EMR system, perform diagnostic testing and assist physician as needed.
  • Collect accurate and concise chief complaints, history of presenting illness, patient and family medical history and other pertinent visit data.
  • Assists with patient education to include testing procedures
  • Perform accurate tonometry readings, utilizing proper technique
  • Instill ophthalmic solutions for diagnostic purposes
  • Conduct automated visual field testing
  • Capture Optical Coherence Tomograph (OCT) images
  • Keeps supplies ordered and stocked
  • Maintains cleanliness and keeps equipment in order within the exam rooms during the workday
  • Perform other duties as assigned, as needed
Requirements

  

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum six months experience in the ophthalmic, optometric or medical assisting field with patient interaction preferred
  • Ability to operate equipment as needed to complete eye exam
  • Ability to interact and communicate in a courteous, friendly, and helpful way with patients, doctors, and co-workers.
  • Dependable transportation is required to travel to other offices as required
  • Flexible with traveling to various locations and working some weekends
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records
  • Bilingual (Spanish) a plus