Ophthalmic Medical Technician
About The Position
At Florida Eye Specialists, a Sight360 company, the belief is that sight is our most important sense, a priceless gift that defines how we experience life and form memories. The company is dedicated to caring for patients' sight daily. They have multidisciplinary teams across ophthalmology, optometry, and optical retail services to provide a complete, 360-degree approach to vision care, ensuring a seamless patient experience. They share a single medical record for collaboration and coordination across locations and providers, guided by common beliefs and principles in patient care.
Requirements
- Minimal of one year in Ophthalmology
- Superior interpersonal and communications skills.
- Ability to perform manifest refraction is required
- Ability to perform Goldmann tonometry is required.
- Ability to effectively multitask
- Attentive to detail and accuracy.
Nice To Haves
- Certification through JCAHPO
- Associates Degree
Responsibilities
- Collecting and recording patient medical history
- Instructing patients on post-operative care, medication use, contact lens care and exam expectations.
- Performing visual acuity testing, auto and Manifest Refractions (measurements for the glasses prescription), tonometry (measuring eye pressure) (Goldmann required)
- Measuring pupil size and reactivity using PERRLA
- Testing elements of movement (eye muscle function)
- Performing confrontational visual field testing, pachymetry (Corneal thickness measurement)
- Performing dry eye testing including Zone Quick and TBUT, Interferometry, brightness acuity testing
- Participating in light cleaning of the facility
- Maintaining a sanitized environment
- Performing corneal topography, retinal nerve fiber layer measurements, retinal thickness and topography, fluorescein angiography, B-scan ultrasonography
- Assisting with contact lens fitting and instructing patients on insertion and removal of contacts.
- Preparing for and assisting with in-office procedures including consenting patients
- Assisting with Lasers or minor procedures
Benefits
- Scrub Reimbursement Program
- Recognition Programs
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k and match
- Paid time off (PTO) AND 8 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
