Ophthalmic Technician

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

The Ophthalmology department in Zephyrhills is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. *1 year minimum experience*

Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents history. Visual acuity, lensometry, refractions, tonometry, motility, pupil evaluation, confrontational visual fields, angle assessment. Ascans, OCT, visual fields. COA preferred but not required. Cross train as needed.

WHAT DOES FLORIDA MEDICAL CLINIC ORLANDO HEALTH HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best.  From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

• Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
• Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
• Offers Medical Benefits including:
  • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
  • Discounts at our medical facilities
  • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
• Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
• Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
• Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
• Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
• Values and appreciates its employees
• Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Promptly and professionally assist the doctor in patient care
• Complete the start of day processes
• Perform visual acuity, lensometry, refractions, tonometry, muscle testing, confrontation visual fields, and pupil exams
• Utilizes proper installation of eye drops and sterility
• Perform diagnostic studies and treatments as ordered by the providers (Ascans, Visual Fields,Glare Test, Keratometry, Corneal Thickness, OCT)
• Maintain medical equipment; ensure all equipment is calibrated, cleaned, sterilized, charged, and covered
• Handle patient and clinical messages
• Perform incidental duties as needed

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician preferred but not required 
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong team player
• Basic computer proficiency
• Minimum of one year of experience in a similar role required

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Physical requirements
  • Able to stand or walk for long periods
  • Use of proper body mechanics
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously 

Occupational Exposure:

• High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a drug-free workplace and maintains a policy in which new hires will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing. This policy is intended to comply with applicable laws regarding drug testing and any privacy rights

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Bonus/Commission: No