Ophthalmic Technician

Eye Health America LLC; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Wellness program

Paid vacation & holidays

Uniform allowance

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Eye Associates, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is seeking an ophthalmic technician to support doctors during eye examinations. You will perform workups, conduct vision tests, collect medical data, monitor patient flow, and assist with procedures.

Overtime may be required, and occasional travel to different clinic locations is possible. Training will be provided, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 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; training provided upon hire.

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

Skills

Ophthalmic support

Patient care

Medical data collection

Education

High school diploma

Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

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.