Ophthalmic Technician: Patient Care & Diagnostics

Appone; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Frantz EyeCare is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to support ophthalmic services in a busy practice with locations in Southwest Florida, including Naples. The role combines patient history collection, vision testing, and imaging, with emphasis on accurate EMR documentation and team collaboration.

Experience is preferred but not required. The position offers benefits such as PTO, 401(k), and life insurance, with Full-Time/Part-Time options as needed to fit staffing and patient demand.

Qualifications

• Obtains patient history and checks vision; records procedures in EMR.
• Performs diagnostic testing including OCTs, visual fields, FAs, and fundus photography.
• Fields patients’ questions during visits and via phone, resolving problems with the doctors.
• Uses, cleans, and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Preps and assists with in-office procedures per doctor’s orders.
• Submits prescriptions and refills with physician’s approval.
• Scribes and assists doctors with office procedures and patient care.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and chief complaint; check vision and document in EMR.
• Perform OCTs, visual fields, FAs, and fundus photography during visits.
• Answer patient questions and coordinate with doctors to resolve issues.
• Prepare and assist with in-office procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Submit prescriptions and refills with physician approval.

Skills

Patient history taking

Vision testing

Diagnostic testing

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Tools

OCT

Visual fields equipment

Fundus photography

FA imaging

EMR software

Job description

Frantz EyeCare is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to support ophthalmic services in a busy practice with locations in Southwest Florida, including Naples. The role combines patient history collection, vision testing, and imaging, with emphasis on accurate EMR documentation and team collaboration.

Experience is preferred but not required. The position offers benefits such as PTO, 401(k), and life insurance, with Full-Time/Part-Time options as needed to fit staffing and patient demand.