Ophthalmic Technical Assistant - USFTGP Ophthalmology

About the role

Work with ophthalmologists to assist during eye surgery and set up and perform maintenance on equipment. Ophthalmology technologists also perform diagnostic testing, including measuring a patient's vision, and must be familiar with ophthalmic pharmacology and the use of corrective lenses.

Responsibilities

• Meets with patients to discuss ocular medical history, chief complaint, current medications, allergies, and family history to prepare the patient for the physician.
• Performs initial work-up including visual testing, color vision testing, retinoscopy, and refraction for the physician to review and consider during the visit.
• Performs various diagnostic tests and measurements including A-Scans, diagnostic ultrasounds, keratometry, lensometry, tonometry, and visual fields to support the physician's review.
• Reviews patient records for completeness to allow for a timely and efficient patient visit.
• Maintains supplies and equipment in examining rooms to allow for adequate patient care.
• Completes in-basket messages to allow for timely communication to patients and providers.
• Maintains overall patient experience and safety, following all emergency clinical policies and protocols, to allow for optimal experience of care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• 1 year of experience as an Ophthalmic Tech.

Skills

• Understanding of ophthalmic testing methods, vision measurement techniques, and diagnostic procedures such as tonometry, keratometry, retinoscopy, A-scans, and visual fields.
• Ability to accurately obtain patient histories, chief complaints, medications, allergies, and family ocular history, and document findings clearly and thoroughly.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ophthalmic equipment used for patient testing and measurements.
• Ability to provide clear instructions, respond to patient inquiries professionally, and communicate effectively with providers through messages, documentation, and clinical updates.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols, emergency procedures, and quality verification processes to ensure safe, accurate, and compliant patient care.

Schedule

• Full-time, on-site.
• Scheduled days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Pay

Minimum salary: $22.03 per hour.

Primary location: Tampa, USF Health Morsani Center.