Ophthalmic Technician Apprentice: Start Your Eye Care

Orlick & Kasper, MDs, PA; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlick & Kasper, MDs, PA is looking for an Ophthalmic Technician to assist physicians during patient eye examinations and procedures. Duties include performing workups, conducting various vision tests, collecting medical data, and managing patient flow.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to multitask effectively. This role involves assisting with ophthalmic procedures and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and customer service skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in eye examinations and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain patient flow during appointments.
• Prepare and administer medications as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Customer service oriented

Attention to detail

Organization and planning skills

Reliability

Professional personal presentation

Initiative

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of the physicians, the Ophthalmic Technician assists the physicians in their patients' eye examinations and procedures. Duties include performing workups of patients, various vision tests, collecting medical data, monitoring and maintaining patient flow, scribing, and assisting physicians with various procedures; as well as assisting with various administrative duties.

General Job Duties:

• Gathering medical records and patient information
• Taking ocular measurements, both anatomical and functional
• Preparing and administering medications
• Providing eye care information to patients
• Maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments and equipment
• Assisting the ophthalmologist in basic procedures

Requirements

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Professional personal presentation
• Customer service oriented
• Organization and planning skills
• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Ability to multi-task