Oculoplastics Technician

Central Florida Eye Specialists•Lake Mary, FL

About The Position

The Oculoplastics Assistant position allows you to work daily while providing direct hands-on care to our patients and physicians. Our clinical staff report high levels of satisfaction with their roles at Central Florida Eye Specialists because they get to play a vital role in helping save peoples sight each and every day. Though the days may be long and busy, we find the results to be well worth the effort.

Requirements

Medical work experience NOT required, but it can increase your starting rate
Demonstrated effectiveness showing courtesy, diligence, integrity, and teamwork
Strong interpersonal skills (effective listening, clear communication, effective customer problem resolution, warm demeanor)
Able to work long and irregular hours, and travel to Deland, Orange City, and Lake Mary based on clinic needs
Ability to master Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic terminology
Required to have reliable transportation between local clinics during the workday (mileage is reimbursed)
High School Graduate

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Scribing, Optometry/Ophthalmology and/or Oculoplastics
Surgical Assisting or MA certification
Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

History taking
Taking Patient Photos
Preparing Injectables such as Botox, Kenalog, and Local Anesthesia.
Vision and Visual field testing
Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures
Assisting in Cosmetic Procedures
Scribing for patient exams alongside Physicians and Physician’s Associate
Aid in organizing and attending seasonal Cosmetic Events
Self-Motivated and Efficient
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Clear enthusiasm and interest is required
Affable and outgoing personality with professional demeanor
A true desire to learn
The ability to communicate effectively to employees and patients
Ability to make independent, accurate decisions regarding the best use of his/her time
The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
The ability to recognize inconsistencies in test results
The ability to seek advice from others when accuracy is uncertain, and findings are inconsistent
An attitude that reflects a desire to go beyond the minimum required duties
Understanding that dependent upon need there may be instances where he/she is asked to travel to satellite offices