JOB ID 3270 CFS - Ophthalmic Assistant

Center For Sight; Englewood (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Company Match

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Center For Sight in Englewood, Florida is looking for an Ophthalmic Technician. This full-time position offers definitive training to help develop the skills for a fulfilling career in ophthalmology, collaborating with expert surgeons and optometrists.

The role emphasizes empathy, customer service, and teamwork, providing critical medical information that contributes to patient care. Benefits include 401(K), medical and dental insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional environment focused on customer service.
• Previous experience in the medical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive comprehensive training to become an ophthalmic technician.
• Work alongside surgeons and optometrists to assist with patient care.
• Perform complex diagnostic testing and exams.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong customer service focus

Communication with warmth and empathy

Team-oriented

Motivated and resilient

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

As an ophthalmic technician at Center for Sight, you will receive intensive classroom and hands‑on training that prepares you for a fulfilling career in ophthalmology. You will work side by side with renowned ophthalmic surgeons and optometrists, improving patients’ vision and changing lives. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for helping others and who enjoys a professional, team‑oriented environment.

In this position you will learn the skills required to become an ophthalmic technician, a highly sought‑after medical professional. You will be trained to perform complex diagnostic testing and exams, collaborating with doctors to provide critical medical information that assists in the delivery of medical and surgical treatment to patients. The training offers a path toward advanced, internationally recognized certification in a growing field.

Competencies

• Self‑starter with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply complex concepts to daily work.
• Ability to develop strong connections with patients, communicating with warmth and empathy.
• Team‑oriented individual who finds fulfillment in helping and supporting others.
• Motivated and resilient individual on a path to grow a meaningful medical career within a successful surgical practice.

Education and Experience

• Experience in a professional environment with a strong customer‑service focus.
• Previous experience in the medical field (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Position Type and Expected Hours

• This is a full‑time position located in Englewood, Florida.
• Travel to other locations as necessary.

Benefits

• 401(K) Company Match
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Continuing Education
• Paid Time Off

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