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.

This position may require travel between University Park, Sarasota, Pelican Plaza and Siesta.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient workups and ophthalmic testing including: history taking, scribing, visual acuity, lensometry, tonometry, motility, visual fields, pupil assessment, manifest refractions, administering anesthetic & dilation drops, and other special tests, as needed
• Participate in delivering patient care effectively as evidenced by company standards and policies
• Perform stocking and maintenance functions as evidenced by inventory
• Maintain physical environment of exam and procedure rooms as evidenced by company standards and policies
• Perform various clerical functions such as: returning patient calls, processing prescriptions, recording patient information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and scanning pertinent information into EMR
• Demonstrate a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace as evidenced by company policies and standards
• Interact with patients and visitors courteously as evidenced by company standards and policies
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients and co-workers, demonstrate respect for individual, cultural and social differences
• Contribute to the positive atmosphere of the work environment as evidenced by company standards and policies
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings
• Support the development of other staff
• Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations
• Follow the principles of the Compliance Program as well as the Code of Conduct

Qualifications

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

Schedule

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