Ophthalmic Technician - Patient-Focused Eye Care

Ascend Vision Partners; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Vision Partners in Florida is seeking a Full Time Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists in a differentiated integrated eye care platform.

The role includes preparing patients, performing basic vision screening, administering eye medications, and maintaining instruments, while upholding confidentiality and high safety standards. Prior ophthalmology experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of one year experience in ophthalmology, preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary ophthalmic care to patients and assists physician.
• Performs history and preliminary exams with sub-tests (refraction, tests, IOL measurements, etc.).
• Records patient information in EMR per established standards and physician requirements.
• Checks eye conditions via pupil/visual acuity assessments and vital signs as requested.
• Prepares patients for examination, dilates pupils, and communicates results to physician.
• Maintains patient records confidentiality and completes diagnostic/coding tasks.
• Counsels patients on drops, contacts, and surgery details; answers questions.
• Keeps equipment clean, functional, and reports issues promptly.
• Assists with minor procedures and sets up sterile trays.

Skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred

Job description

Ascend Vision Partners in Florida is seeking a Full Time Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmologists in a differentiated integrated eye care platform.

The role includes preparing patients, performing basic vision screening, administering eye medications, and maintaining instruments, while upholding confidentiality and high safety standards. Prior ophthalmology experience is preferred.