Ophthalmic Technician

The Eye Associates

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Venice, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The ophthalmic technician assists doctors with patient eye examinations, including performing workups, vision tests, and collecting medical data. They are also responsible for maintaining patient flow, scribing, and cleaning ophthalmic instruments.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and an active driver's license. While no experience is required as training is provided, candidates with two years of work experience or an Ophthalmic Assistant Certification are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

Job Description

Description

**$1,500 Sign-On Bonus - Paid out in 3 installments at 3, 6, and 12 months** Must have 1 year of experience to qualify for Sign on Bonus.
The Eye Associates, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is a growing, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice. Our focus is on excellence in patient care and creating an exceptional customer/patient experience. We are always seeking great people who aren't just searching for a job but looking to make a difference.

Under the supervision of the clinical manager, the ophthalmic technician assists doctors in their patients' eye examinations. Duties include performing workups of patients, various vision tests, collecting medical data, monitoring, and maintaining patient flow, scribing, and assisting doctors with various procedures.*Overtime may be required. Must be willing to travel to our different clinic locations if needed.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Gathering medical records and patient information
  • Taking ocular measurements, both anatomical and functional
  • Administering or preparing medications
  • Providing eye care and contact lens information to the patient
  • Maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments
  • Assisting the doctors in basic procedures

Benefits:

As a team member at The Eye Associates, you’ll enjoy:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, etc.
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Training/Advancement opportunities

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Active and valid Driver’s License.
  • Two years of work experience and/or Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred.
  • No experience required.
  • Adequate training will be provided upon hire.

The Eye Associates

Gregory J. Kent, M.D., and his staff have implemented a unique approach to eye care that is founded on a tradition of healthcare excellence. Your eyes and their care are as important and individual as you are. As part of our everyday philosophy of care, our eye doctors combine old-fashioned doctoring with an expert understanding of the latest developments in the ophthalmic field. The result is an intelligent approach to eye care that offers a wide range of innovative solutions to your personal eye care needs from the latest in eye glass and contact lens technology to the most advanced methods in refractive and cataract surgery, including implanting of lenses that help with up close vision. Dr. Kent is the first surgeon in Idaho to offer TECNIS® Symfony IOL to his patients. Symphony IOL lenses are the first and only presbyopia-correcting extended range of vision IOL. It delivers a full continuous range of high-quality vision with reduced incidence of halos and glare comparable to a multifocal IOL. We understand how important having regular eye exams are to you and your family’s health. That’s why at The Eye Associates we are dedicated to providing the highest quality service to meet all of your family’s needs. We have multiple eye doctors that are licensed Ophthalmologists and Optometric professionals, with a wide range of specialties from iLASIK to Cataract Surgery to the most cutting age procedures, such as KAMRA. Our eye doctors have provided personalized and detailed patient experiences since 1993 and we envision major growth in the Treasure Valley, from Caldwell to Meridian to Boise, serving all of your optometrist and ophthalmologist needs for years to come. See what others have said about their experiences with The Eye Associates. We help clients of all ages with pediatric eye care to contacts and glasses.
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