Ophthalmic Technician: Elevate Patient Care & Flow

The Eye Institute of West Florida; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k + employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Maternity leave

Eyecare certification reimbursement

Competitive base pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Eye Institute of West Florida in Clearwater, FL is seeking an Eye Care Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) to join our full-time, long-term team. You will help manage patient flow, assist the doctor with preliminary testing, and provide hands-on patient care.

Responsibilities include documenting patient history, operating EMR, performing diagnostic tests, and maintaining exam rooms. The role requires a high school diploma, strong customer service, and willingness to travel to nearby offices as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Background check required.
• Basic computer skills and software proficiency.
• Strong customer service and patient-care skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in ophthalmic testing and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow and greet patients professionally.
• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing.
• Provide hands-on patient care and communicate with patients, doctors, and managers.
• Maintain clean, stocked examination and treatment rooms and manage room turnover.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Patient care

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Eye Institute of West Florida in Clearwater, FL is seeking an Eye Care Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician) to join our full-time, long-term team. You will help manage patient flow, assist the doctor with preliminary testing, and provide hands-on patient care.

Responsibilities include documenting patient history, operating EMR, performing diagnostic tests, and maintaining exam rooms. The role requires a high school diploma, strong customer service, and willingness to travel to nearby offices as