Ophthalmic Technician

Capital Health Plan•Tallahassee, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health Plan is hiring a full-time Ophthalmic Technician at its Tallahassee, Florida location. The technician works alongside optometrists to provide high-quality eye care and maintain an efficient clinical workflow. The role includes clinical, clerical, and customer-service responsibilities, including patient intake, documenting patient information, diagnostic testing, lens selection support, and contact lens care education. The technician also restocks supplies, organizes exam rooms, sanitizes equipment, and follows infection-control practices, HIPAA requirements, clinical standards, and organizational policies. The ideal candidate is motivated to help patients and may be willing to serve as an apprentice optician to meet staffing needs. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to accurately collect and document patient information, medical history, and main complaints.
Ability to perform visual acuity tests, applanation tonometry, and other ophthalmic tests as directed.
Ability to efficiently coordinate patient flow and clinical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Professional phone, electronic, and in-person communication skills.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.

Nice To Haves

1–3+ months of relevant experience or training in an ophthalmology, optometry, or eye-care environment; this is preferred but not required.
Contact lens experience, including fitting patients, ordering lenses, and educating patients on lens care.
Experience operating ophthalmic equipment such as lensometers, pachymeters, or visual field analyzers.
Willingness to serve as an apprentice optician to meet staffing needs.

Responsibilities

Assist optometrists in providing high-quality eye care and maintaining an efficient clinical workflow.
Help with new patient intake and document patient information, medical history, and main complaints.
Perform visual acuity tests, applanation tonometry, and other ophthalmic tests as directed.
Support patients in choosing lenses and educate them on proper contact lens care.
Coordinate patient flow and clinical tasks.
Restock supplies and organize exam rooms between patients.
Sanitize equipment and follow infection-control practices.
Comply with HIPAA, clinical standards, and organizational policies.
Serve as an apprentice optician if willing and needed to meet staffing needs.