Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technician

Sight360; Florida; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Certification reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sight360 is seeking an Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technician to perform diagnostic testing including fundus photography, OCTs, and visual fields across clinic locations. Travel between sites and overtime may be required to meet operational needs.

The role involves handling patient workups, administering eye medications as needed, and ensuring accurate EMR documentation while complying with HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in Ophthalmology.
• Certification preferred.
• HIPAA compliance expected.

Responsibilities

• Open/close diagnostic area and maintain equipment and rooms.
• Perform tests per physician orders.
• Perform visual field testing: Humphrey.
• Perform OCT testing: Heidelberg and Cirrus.
• Fundus photography.
• External photography.
• Corneal topography: Atlas and Pentacam.
• Transfer test results to EMR accurately and timely.
• Update patient records in EMS or related systems.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations in all interactions with patient information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Manifest refraction

Education

Ophthalmology experience

Job description

At Sight360, we believe sight is our most important sense. It is a priceless gift that shapes how we experience the world, connect with others, and create lasting memories. That is why we are dedicated to protecting and caring for vision every day.

Position Summary

The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technician is responsible for performing diagnostic testing on patients such as fundus photography, OCTs, color vision testing, pachymetry, visual fields. This position may also be responsible for assisting Ophthalmologists and Optometrists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions as necessary including patient work ups and administering eye medications. Travel between clinic locations and/or overtime may be required based on operational needs.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Responsible for opening and closing diagnostic area, maintaining equipment and rooms in working conditions.
• Performing test based on a physician's orders.
• Perform visual field testing: Humphrey
• Perform OCT testing: Heidelberg and Cirrus
• Fundus Photography
• External Photography
• Corneal Topography: Atlas and Pentacam
• Timely, accurately and efficient transferring test results into electronic medical records.
• Update patient records using high level of proficiency within the EMS or other related system.
• Comply with all HIPPA regulations in all interactions with patient information

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Employee discount
• Certification reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities

About Sight360

We’ve assembled highly capable and credentialed multidisciplinary teams across ophthalmology, optometry, and optical retail services to deliver a comprehensive, 360-degree approach to vision care. Through seamless coordination, shared medical records, and a patient-first philosophy, we strive to provide an exceptional experience at every level of care.

Our Mission

To care fully for our patients, team members, and partners who are the focus of everything we do.

Our Vision

To seamlessly unite ophthalmology, optometry, and optical retail services for the benefit of our patients.

Our Values

• Treat everyone like family
• Listen with purpose
• Perform our best
• Honor our word

Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimal of one year in Ophthalmology.
• Certification preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Superior interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to perform manifest refraction is preferred.
• Ability to effectively multitask.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.