JOB ID: 3262-Ophthalmic Technician

About the role

Center For Sight is seeking a motivated and compassionate Ophthalmic Technician to join our team. We welcome experienced technicians to apply, but we are also willing to train a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to build a career in ophthalmology. This is a great opportunity to work alongside a skilled team in a dynamic and patient-focused environment.

Job Summary

Ophthalmic Technician at Center For Sight will work closely with a team to provide world class eye care. They will perform patient workups and ophthalmic testing including, but not limited to: history taking, scribing, visual acuity, lensometry, tonometry, motility, visual fields, pupil assessment, manifest refractions, administering anesthetic & dilation drops, and other special tests, as needed. They may also perform various clerical, stocking, and maintenance functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates in delivering patient care effectively as evidenced by company standards and policies.
• Performs stocking and maintenance functions as evidenced by inventory.
• Maintains physical environment of exam and procedure rooms as evidenced by company standards and policies.
• Performs various clerical functions such as, returning patient calls, processing prescriptions, recording patient information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and scanning pertinent information into EMR.
• Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace as evidenced by company policies and standards.
• Interacts with patients and visitors courteously as evidenced by company standards and policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients and co-workers, demonstrates respect for individual, cultural and social differences.
• Contributes to the positive atmosphere of the work environment as evidenced by company standards and policies.
• Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Supports the development of other staff.

Competencies

• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply complex concepts to their daily work.
• Ability to develop strong connections with our patients, communicating with warmth and empathy.
• Team oriented individual who finds fulfillment in helping and supporting others.
• Motivated and resilient individual who is on a path to grow a meaningful medical career within a successful surgical practice.

Education and Experience

• Experience within a professional environment with a strong customer service focus.
• Previous experience within the medical field (preferred).
• High school or equivalent education.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday. Travel to other locations required: Venice & Sarasota.

Benefits

• 401(K) Company Match
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Continuing Education
• Paid Time Off