Ophthalmic Technician

Eye Health America; Port Charlotte, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Matching 401(k)

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Uniform Allowance

Training/Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Eye Associates, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is seeking an ophthalmic technician to assist doctors during eye examinations and manage patient flow across multiple clinic locations. Travel to different clinic sites may be required.

Responsibilities include collecting patient data, performing eye measurements, preparing medications, and providing eye care information to patients, with training provided on hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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.

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 measurements

Patient data collection

Medication administration

Assisting physicians

Eye care information

Instrument maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ophthalmic Assistant Certification (preferred)

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.