Ophthalmic Technician II

EyeSouth Partners; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO

Job summary

St. Lucie Eye Associates, affiliated with EyeSouth Partners, seeks an ophthalmic technician to support ophthalmologists and optometrists in clinical testing and data collection. You will perform tests, enter data into EMR, and assist with procedures while maintaining patient education and room readiness.

The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• COA Eligibility preferred; experience as ophthalmic assistant is a plus.
• Minimally 3 years of ophthalmic assistant experience is preferred.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist ophthalmologist and optometrists with data collection for ocular health.
• Perform tests ordered by doctor and document results in EMR.
• Act as medical scribe during exams and enter data into the EMR.
• Take ocular and systemic history and record visual acuity.
• Administer medications under physician direction.
• Assist with in-office procedures and obtain informed consent.
• Educate patients and maintain exam room cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Report potential errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.

Skills

History taking

Visual acuity

Confrontation visual fields

Extraocular motility

Pupil assessment

Intraocular pressure

Refractometry

Angle assessment

Color vision testing

Ophthalmic testing

Patient education

Data entry in EMR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

COA Eligibility

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Job description

Join the team at St. Lucie Eye Associates, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge eye health services. For over 75 years, we've proudly served the Treasure Coast with a commitment to excellence and community. Our team of dedicated professionals works together to preserve and enhance vision for every patient. Come grow your career with us and make a meaningful impact every day.

St. Lucie Eye is affiliated with EyeSouth Partners' premier network of medical and surgical specialty eye care services.

Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.

Clinical

• Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history.
• Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records.
• Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity.
• Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician.
• Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained.
• Assists with patient education.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Understands documentation requirements for quality reporting and testing frequency restrictions.

Administrative

• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering.
• Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
• Complete work/school excuses and provide patients with medication instructions.
• Understand and accept responsibility for reporting potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.

Essential Skills

Intermediate comprehension and ability to complete each skill as required based on iJCAHPO training and generally accepted understanding of each technician skill. Intermediate comprehension means applying knowledge correctly in routine and moderately complex situations, understanding core clinical concepts and workflows, and the ability to interpret information rather than just follow instructions.

• History Taking (including pharmacology understanding for common ophthalmic medications)
• Visual Acuity
• Confrontation Visual Fields
• Extraocular Motility Assessment evaluation of ductions, perform cover/uncover & alternating cover testing and document defects
• Pupil Assessment recognize and identify pupil abnormalities in addition to an APD
• Intraocular Pressure Measurement with Goldmann applanation via slit lamp or Perkins tonometer
• Manual Lensometry and accurate transposition between minus and plus cylinder as needed
• Angle Assessment utilizing the slit lamp microscope
• Manual refractometry using the Jackson Cross-Cylinder technique
• Supplemental testing including Amsler Grid, Color Vision, Stereopsis (Randot test), Exophthalmometry, BAT, and PAM

Diagnostic testing including immersion and/or contact A-scan biometry, ultrasound, OCT, visual field, pachymetry, topography, dry eye testing, and fundus photography

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as uncertified ophthalmic assistant preferred
• COA Eligibility preferred
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&DD
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.