Ophthalmic Technician

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tampa is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to manage clinical functions and assist providers. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic studies, patient education, and ensuring compliance with policies. Strong customer service skills and a high school diploma are required. The position offers comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and health programs.

Benefits

Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits

Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions

Four weeks of paid parental leave

Fertility benefits, adoption assistance

Responsibilities

• Completes the start of day processes, including powering equipment and uncovering keratometer/autoreflecter.
• Properly rooms patients based on standard operating procedures and assists the physician during examinations.
• Performs diagnostic studies and treatments as ordered by the provider.
• Processes requests, including handling medication refill requests.
• Handles patient and clinical messages.
• Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education.
• Prepares and processes paperwork for the charts.
• Completes end of day processes per standard procedures.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance.
• Maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong customer service orientation

Strong team player

Basic Computer proficiency

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Job title: Ophthalmic Technician

Status: Full time

Location: Works 4 days a week in Tampa and 1 in Land O' Lakes.

Job Summary

Assists providers and manages clinical functions in the department.

Benefits

• Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.


• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.


• Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.


• Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.


• Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Essential Functions

• Completes the start of day processes, including powering equipment and uncovering keratometer/autoreflecter, visual field, ascan room if needed.


• Properly rooms patients based on standard operating procedures and assists the physician during the examination and procedures.


• Performs diagnostic studies and treatments as ordered by the provider.


• Processes and assists provider with requests, including handling medication refill requests and completing forms requested by patients.


• Handles patient and clinical messages.


• Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education.


• Prepares and processes paperwork for the charts; make sure ordered tests have been performed and results are present.


• Completes the end of day processes per standard operating procedures.


• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.


• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Other Related Functions

• Maintains an organized and clean work area.


• Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies.


• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Education / Training

High School Graduate or equivalent.

Licensure / Certification

None.

Experience / Qualifications

• Strong customer service orientation.


• Strong team player.


• Basic Computer proficiency.

Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team, we are better able to relate to, care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community. So, no matter who you are, what you believe or how you express yourself, you are welcome here.