Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

Summary:
The Optometric Technician performs patient histories, completes requested ophthalmic testing and is responsible for ensuring the proper utilization of time and movement of the patient throughout their visit.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Two Years of Optometric Experience (Preferred by not required)

Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient computer skills
- Detail Oriented
- Ability to problem solve
- Excellent communication skills, proper grammar and writing skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Possess a caring, patient, and friendly attitude
- Must be a team player
- Ability to learn how to appropriately prioritize patient testing and emergency situations
- Ability to learn complete knowledge of all forms that are used within the clinic
- Ability to learn the anatomy and physiology of the eye
- Must be self-directed, highly motivated, able to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast paced clinic
- Ability to learn working knowledge of all ophthalmic terminology, spelling and pronunciation of same
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to various satellite locations as needed for work assignments

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Greet and walk patients to exam or testing rooms
- Consistently perform proper documentation of case history, confrontation visual fields, pupil evaluation, screening extra-ocular muscle function, visual acuity, assessment of angle depth, instillation of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents, amsler grid, and other functions as directed by clinical physician
- Obtains eyeglass prescription via lensometer
- Maintains practice confidentiality, follows all legal, HIPAA, and OSHA guidelines
- Performs patient testing accurately and effectively as directed by the clinical provider(s): i.e. Slit Lamp Exam, PAMS, Visual Fields, Color Test, Tonometry, OCTs, Fundus Photos, etc.
- Effectively communicates physician instructions to patients and documents accordingly
- Ensures scheduling template is being followed correctly
- Assists the physician with pharmacy calls, patient calls, etc.
- Ensures the patient lanes are clean and well-stocked at the end of each day with equipment turned off and properly covered
- Completes tech station duties daily: Including listening to patient voicemails and returning same day
- If assigned to an ophthalmologist: must be able to refract with a /- .50 diopters
- If assigned to a retina physician: must be able to assist with intraocular injections as needed
- Support the company’s mission, vision, and purpose and core values to enhance patient care
- Assumes other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The majority of the time on-the-job is spent sitting and walking
- At times, the job may require some lifting up to 50 pounds
- This job requires the following types of vision: close, distance, peripheral and depth perception
- Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone
- Hearing must be adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone
- Typical noise level for the work environment of this job is moderate (i.e. clinical office with phones, computers, printers, testing equipment, patient waiting areas)
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Other:
- This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work performed and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities
- A valid Florida driver’s license is required as this position may be required to travel to various satellite locations as needed for work assignments.

Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- One late night a week
- Possible one Saturday a month, based on location (advance notice will be provided)
- Must be able to attend one monthly meeting before or after normal business hours (advance notice will be provided)
- Must be able to attend one monthly training event before or after normal business hours or on a Saturday (advance notice will be provided)

Job Type: Full-Time

Expected Hours: 40 per week

Work Setting:
- In-Person
- Private practice

Benefits:
- 401(K)
- 401(K) Matching
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Benefits & Discounted Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training
- Professional Development Assistance
- Referral Program

Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug and tobacco-free workplace.