Ophthalmic Technician I

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Center for Sight Northwest Florida

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Gulf Breeze, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Ophthalmic Technician will perform clinical tasks such as documenting patient history, determining visual acuity, and administering eye medications. They are also responsible for entering data into the EMR system and providing high-quality, compassionate patient services.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma and possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills. You are adept at performing ophthalmic tasks such as determining visual acuity and administering eye drops, and have experience with electronic medical records (EMR). You are reliable, able to travel between offices, and maintain a high level of attention to detail and confidentiality.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Obtaining and documenting patient history

Determining visual acuity

Performing automated refraction

Administering eye drops

Entering data into EMR

Maintaining equipment and instruments

Job Description

Company Overview

Center for Sight is the largest eye center in the Pensacola area, with one main complex and two satellite offices to serve the area. We’ve assembled a team of Board-certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists to handle all aspects of eye care, from general exams to LASIK to complex surgeries. To further meet your needs, we accept most insurance plans and offer flexible financing options.

Position Summary

We are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.

Responsibilities

This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.

Ophthalmic skills include:

  • Obtaining and documenting patient history
  • Determining visual acuity
  • Performing automated refraction
  • Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
  • Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR
  • Providing patient services
  • Maintaining equipment and instruments

Qualifications

• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required

• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations.

• Ability to pay attention to detail

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable

• The ability to recognize inconsistencies

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited high school

Company Benefits

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&D
  • 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.

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Center for Sight Northwest Florida

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