Ophthalmic Technician: Patient Care & Eye Testing Pro

Eye Health America; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Uniform Allowance

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Eye Health America, in partnership with Bowden Eye Associates, seeks an ophthalmic technician to support doctors with eye examinations under supervision. You will perform patient workups, vision tests, data collection, maintain patient flow, scribe, and assist procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and two years of experience or an Ophthalmic Assistant Certification; entry-level candidates with customer service background are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience with patient care in a clinical setting preferred.
• Ability to gather accurate patient information and take ocular measurements.
• Scribing or assisting during examinations is a plus.
• Training provided to entry-level candidates with customer service background.

Responsibilities

• Gather medical records and patient information.
• Take ocular measurements, both anatomical and functional.
• Administer or prepare medications as needed.
• Provide eye care and contact lens information to patients.
• Maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments.
• Assist doctors in basic procedures.
• Maintain patient flow and support scribing activities.
• Travel to clinic locations; overtime may be required.

Skills

Ophthalmic measurements

Patient care

Scribing

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

Tools

Ophthalmic instruments

Job description

Eye Health America, in partnership with Bowden Eye Associates, seeks an ophthalmic technician to support doctors with eye examinations under supervision. You will perform patient workups, vision tests, data collection, maintain patient flow, scribe, and assist procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and two years of experience or an Ophthalmic Assistant Certification; entry-level candidates with customer service background are welcome.