Ophthalmic Technician

EyeCare Services Partners (ESP); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Paid parking

Job summary

Eye Surgery Associates in Hollywood, Florida, is seeking an energetic Ophthalmic Technician to join our multi-specialty ophthalmology practice. The Ophthalmic Technician I will prepare patients for exams, perform pre-exam testing, assist with minor procedures, and help maintain equipment and a patient-friendly environment.

Qualified applicants should have a High School diploma; COA/OSC/COT certifications are preferred, and travel to other offices may be required to support clinical needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly with patients, staff and doctors.
• Willingness to travel to other offices occasionally to meet business demands.
• Must be able to stand for eight hours and have basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for ophthalmic examinations and assist during minor procedures.
• Perform pre-exam testing including visual acuity, tonometry, and color vision screening.
• Assist with contact lens fitting and patient education on medications and post-operative care.
• Maintain clean and stocked exam lanes and ophthalmic instruments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Team player

Education

High School diploma

COA preferred

OSC preferred

COT preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Eye Surgery Associates is seeking an energetic, patient-focused Ophthalmic Technician to join our multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in Hollywood, Florida.

Be part of a team where your work truly makes a difference in patients’ lives. This role offers regular hours with no major holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative, team-focused environment where your skills are valued and your career can thrive.

While all qualified applicants 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. Eye Surgery Associates is a multi-sub-specialtyeye 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 Eye Surgery Associates 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, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), and optical biometry
• Additional testing as requested by doctor
• Perform retinoscopy and 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
• Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily
• 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
• Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferred
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred
• One to two years’ experience in multi-specialty clinic preferred
• Experience performing ophthalmic workups for both adult and pediatric patients required

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
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Paid parking where applicable
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected