Ophthalmic Technician

Eye Health America; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation

Uniform Allowance

Career Advancement

Job summary

The Eye Associates, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is expanding its ophthalmology team as an ophthalmic technician. Under supervision of the clinical manager, you will assist doctors during eye examinations, perform workups, run vision tests, collect medical data, and help maintain patient flow.

Responsibilities include taking ocular measurements, preparing medications, and aiding in procedures. Travel to different clinic locations may be required, and overtime is possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active and valid Driver’s License.
• Two years of work experience and/or Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred.
• Adequate training will be provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Gather medical records and patient information
• Taking ocular measurements, both anatomical and functional
• Administering or preparing medications
• Providing eye care and contact lens information to the patient
• Maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments
• Assisting the doctors in basic procedures

Skills

Ophthalmic Testing

Patient Data Collection

Vision Measurements

Scribing

Medical Records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

Job description

Description

The Eye Associates, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is a growing, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice. Our focus is on excellence in patient care and creating an exceptional customer/patient experience. We are always seeking great people who aren't just searching for a job but looking to make a difference.

Under the supervision of the clinical manager, the ophthalmic technician assists doctors in their patients' eye examinations. Duties include performing workups of patients, various vision tests, collecting medical data, monitoring, and maintaining patient flow, scribing, and assisting doctors with various procedures.*Overtime may be required. Must be willing to travel to our different clinic locations if needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Gathering medical records and patient information
• Taking ocular measurements, both anatomical and functional
• Administering or preparing medications
• Providing eye care and contact lens information to the patient
• Maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments
• Assisting the doctors in basic procedures

Benefits

As a team member at The Eye Associates, you’ll enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, etc.
• Matching 401(k)
• Wellness Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Uniform Allowance
• Training/Advancement opportunities

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active and valid Driver’s License.
• Two years of work experience and/or Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred.
• No experience required.
• Adequate training will be provided upon hire.