Ophthalmic Technician

Florida Vision Optique Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and optical coverage

401K

Life insurance

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Paid parking

Team oriented environment

Job summary

Florida Vision Institute in Stuart, Florida seeks an Ophthalmic Technician I to support a multi‑specialty ophthalmology practice. You will prepare patients, perform pre‑exams, assist during procedures, and help with contact lens fitting while maintaining instruments and rooms.

Travel to other offices is required occasionally to meet business needs. The organization emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business.

Responsibilities

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients.
• Perform pre-exam testing including visual acuity, tonometry, and ocular measurements.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office.
• Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses.
• Open and close exam lanes and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Maintain inventory of medications and supplies and ensure equipment is clean and calibrated.
• Protect patient confidentiality and perform duties professionally.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Basic computer literacy

Energetic personality

Willing to travel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

COA certification preferred

Job description

Florida Vision Institute is seeking a patient-focused Ophthalmic Technician to join our multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in Stuart, Florida.

Be part of a practice where patient care and teamwork come first. We offer excellent hours with no major holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills and contributions are truly valued.

While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Certified Ophthalmic Assistants or Technicians are especially preferred,

This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. Florida Vision Institute is a multi-subspecialty eye care practice composed of fellowship-trained board-certified ophthalmologists in every subspecialty of ophthalmology. Our goal is to provide each patient with the latest in comprehensive eye care in an efficient, patient-friendly private practice environment.

We are committed to customer service and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the way our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor.

All of us at Florida Vision Institute are committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe today more than ever; it isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of service, caring and listening and we would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities.

The Ophthalmic Technician I will perform a range of duties which include preparing the patient to see Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist and conduct preliminary exam and captures medical history. In addition, the preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning, and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures may be required. Traveling to other locations may also be necessary to support clinical needs.

Responsibilities

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients
• Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.
• Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing
• Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, ophthalmic photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), corneal topography and pachymetry
• Additional testing as requested by doctor
• Perform refractometry. Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office
• Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses
• Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart
• Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physicians
• Maintain and conduct inventory of medications and supplies
• Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment
• Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing
• Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary
• Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner and as per office procedures, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charging wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers
• Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines
• Prioritize building and maintaining a positive relationship with doctors and clinical colleagues
• Executes duties of position in a professional and courteous manner
• Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctors
• Basic computer literacy required
• Highly energetic with a positive attitude
• Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business
• Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours
• Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) preferred but, not required
• One to two years’ experience in multi-specialty clinic preferred

In Turn We Will Provide

• Benefits to full-time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short- and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Paid parking where applicable
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected
• Clear career ladder opportunities

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