Ophthalmic Technician II

Eye Surgery Associates; Mount Dora (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-specialty eye care practice in Mount Dora, Florida, is looking for a patient-focused Ophthalmic Technician. Join a collaborative environment with regular hours, no major holidays, and a robust benefits package, while contributing to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and optical benefits

401K

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Paid parking where applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years as an ophthalmic technician.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) and Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-exam testing including visual acuity assessment.
• Educate patients on medication administration and pre/post-operative instructions.
• Assist with surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Clinical Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mid Florida Eye is seeking a patient-focused Ophthalmic Technician for our multi-specialty practice in Mount Dora, Florida. We offer regular hours, no major holidays, a robust benefits package, and a collaborative work environment with clear career growth opportunities.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistants or Technicians are preferred.

This is your opportunity to join one of the area's most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. Mid Florida Eye is a multi-sub-specialty eye 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, making every interaction extraordinary, and inspiring complete confidence in our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices and take pride in being part of our team. We believe that the manner in which our patients and customers are treated is as important as the services provided by our doctors.

All of us at Mid Florida Eye are committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe that fostering a culture of service, caring, and listening is essential. We would love to meet with you and discuss our employment opportunities. For more information, please visit our webpage at https://www.midfloridaeye.com.

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, including visual acuity assessment, confrontation visual field testing, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assessment of angles, pupillary dilation, and 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, OCT, and optical biometry
• Support training efforts of other clinical staff as needed
• Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients on care and insertion
• Complete prescription refill requests as authorized by physicians, with documentation
• Educate patients on medication administration and pre/post-operative instructions
• Maintain clinical equipment and inventory of medications and supplies
• Assist with surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office
• Ensure exam lanes are prepared and equipment is maintained and cleaned daily
• Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficient with ophthalmic terminology and clinical skills
• Minimum of five years as an ophthalmic technician
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) and Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required
• Knowledge of ophthalmic surgical procedures and billing/coding is preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform multitasking efficiently

In turn, we will provide:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and optical benefits, 401K, and disability coverage
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Paid parking where applicable
• A team-oriented environment that values your contributions