Ophthalmic Assistant - Englewood, FL

US Eye; Englewood (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Job summary

US Eye is seeking an ophthalmic technician to join Center For Sight. You will receive intensive training to perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing, working directly with surgeons and optometrists to support patient care.

Ideal candidates have strong customer service skills and a desire to grow in a medical career within a multi-location practice. On-site role with occasional travel to other locations in Florida and nearby states.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional environment with a strong customer service focus.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in the medical field is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing and exams.
• Collaborate with ophthalmic surgeons and optometrists to provide patient care.
• Assist in patient flow, maintain equipment, and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Travel to other locations as necessary.

Skills

Patient communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Medical field preferred

Job description

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JOIN OUR TEAM

OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN

About US EYE

US Eye, is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise. We are one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology and facial surgery. With 50 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 95 providers and more than 1,000 team members system wide, we deliver world class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia.

About Center For Sight

At the core of US Eye is the platform practice Center For Sight, a market-leading practice with a reputation for providing superior patient service, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, offering innovative procedures, and employing world-class physicians. Center For Sight is one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and cosmetic facial surgery. With fourteen locations, over 40 providers and the best and brightest team members, Center For Sight is proud to be named the #1 practice in the area.

Job Summary

If you’ve ever dreamed of working in the medical field but you weren’t sure where to start, we have an opportunity for you! 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. Our team works side by side with renowned ophthalmic surgeons and optometrists, improving our patients’ vision and changing lives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have a passion for helping others, and enjoy working in a professional, team-oriented environment.

In this role, you will learn the skills required to become an ophthalmic technician – one of the most sought after type of medical professionals in the country! We will train you to perform complex diagnostic testing and exams, working side by side with our doctors to provide critical medical information that assists them in providing medical and surgical treatment of our patients. Your training will provide a path for advanced, internationally recognized certification in an exciting and growth field!

Even if you’ve never worked in the medical field before, we would like to hear from you!

Competencies

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

Education and Experience

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

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position located inEnglewood, FL
• 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

US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.