Ophthalmic Technician

careers-bayfronthealth; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Leadership development programs

Health & Wellness programs

Retirement match up to 5%

Paid parental leave

Flexible leave options

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

Backup care for children/elders/pets

Pet insurance

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support providers in the ophthalmology department. The role involves hands-on patient care, equipment operation, and assisting during exams and procedures.

Responsibilities include performing diagnostic studies, handling patient communications, and ensuring chart accuracy. The position requires excellent customer service, teamwork, and basic computer skills. Travel to Land O' Lakes & Tampa is required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Experience demonstrating strong customer service orientation.
• Strong ability to work in a team and use basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes start of day processes and prepares ophthalmic equipment.
• Properly rooms patients and assists physicians during exams and procedures.
• Performs diagnostic studies and treatments as ordered by the provider.
• Processes requests, handles medication refill requests and patient forms.
• Manages patient and clinical messages and educates patients.
• Prepares charts and ensures tests and results are completed.
• Maintains daily end of day procedures and adheres to policies.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Team player

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Job title: Ophthalmic Technician

Status: Variable Full time

Hours: Monday - Friday

Location: This position travels to Land O' Lakes & Tampa.

Job Summary: Assists providers and manages clinical functions in the department.

Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Completes the start of day processes, including powering equipment and uncovering keratometer/autoreftracter, visial 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 clinicalsupplies
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

Education/TrainingHigh School Graduate or equivalent

Licensure/Certification

None

Experience

• 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.