Ophthalmic Technician I – Growth & Benefits

Mid Florida Eye Center, PA; Florida; Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive medical, dental and eye/

401K and disability benefits

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Paid parking where applicable

Team oriented environment with career-

Résumé du poste

Mid Florida Eye Center, PA in Mount Dora, Florida, seeks an energetic Ophthalmic Technician I to prepare patients for examination, perform pre-exam testing, and assist physicians during procedures. Travel to other offices may be required to support clinical needs.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, basic computer literacy, and a willingness to travel. Responsibilities include patient education, equipment maintenance, and accurate documentation in patient charts.

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.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Energetic attitude

Travel willingness

Mobility (standing/walking)

Typing legibly

COA/OSC/COT preferred

Multi-specialty clinic experience

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

COA preferred

OSC preferred

COT preferred

1–2 years’ multi-specialty clinic experience preferred

Description du poste

Mid Florida Eye Center, PA in Mount Dora, Florida, seeks an energetic Ophthalmic Technician I to prepare patients for examination, perform pre-exam testing, and assist physicians during procedures. Travel to other offices may be required to support clinical needs.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, basic computer literacy, and a willingness to travel. Responsibilities include patient education, equipment maintenance, and accurate documentation in patient charts.