Overview:

Mid Florida Eye is seeking an energetic, patient-focused Ophthalmic Technician for our multi-specialty practice in Summerfield, Florida. This role offers regular hours, no major holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative environment with clear opportunities for career advancement.

Ideal candidates are Certified Ophthalmic Assistants or Technicians.

This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry.  Mid Florida Eye  is a multi-sub-specialty eye care practice composed of fellowship-trained board-certified ophthalmologists in every subspecialty of ophthalmology. Our goal is to provide each patient with the latest in comprehensive eye care in an efficient, patient-friendly private practice environment.

We are committed to customer service, and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices, and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the manner in which our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor.

All of us at Mid Florida Eye  are committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe today more than ever; it isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of service, caring and listening and we would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities.

The Ophthalmic Technician II must have a minimum of five + years as an ophthalmic technician and have achieved their Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification.  This role will perform all duties and functions of an Ophthalmic Technician I.  Effective execution of this role will require the ability to multitask and respond to the needs of the patients, doctors, and other staff efficiently and calmly. The Ophthalmic Technician II may also be required to support training efforts of other clinical staff as needed.

Responsibilities:

Make introductions and establish rapport with patients

Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines.

Perform pre-exam testing to include visual acuity assessment, including pinhole and glare testing, confrontational visual field testing, assess extra ocular muscles, pupillary evaluation, tonometry, assess angles, pupillary dilation, and all other patient services as requested by the physician including specialty tests such as color vision screening, stereopsis, and dry eye testing

Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), and optical biometry

Additional testing as requested by doctor

Perform retinoscopy and refractometry. Assist with minor surgical procedures or laser treatments in the office

Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses

Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart

Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician

Check temperature of medical refrigerator daily

Maintain and conduct inventory of medications and supplies

Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment

Clean surgical instruments in preparation for sterile processing

Inspect instruments periodically for damage, send for repair, and request a replacement, as necessary

Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner and as per office procedures, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers

Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines

Prioritize building and maintaining a positive relationship with doctors and clinical colleagues

Executes duties of position in a professional and courteous manner

Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner

Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Proficient with medical and ophthalmic terminology

Strong organization with attention to detail

Ability to accurately check visual acuity, applanation, history taking, pupil assessment, EOM’s, and confrontation field of vision

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctors

Basic computer literacy required

Highly energetic with a positive attitude

Must be willing to travel to other offices occasionally to meet the demands of business

Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours

Must be able to type or write legibly in a dimly lit setting

Five years as Ophthalmic Technician required

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required

Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) preferred

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required

Two-three years in multi-specialty clinic preferred

Must be proficient with the following skills:History taking

Visual Acuities IOP (via applanation tonometry and tonopen)

Auto Refraction

 Manual Refraction (plus and minus cyl)

Lensometry

Topography

Biometry (Lenstar, IOL Master, and Immersion A-scan

Knowledge of Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures (Cataract Surgery, LASIK, CXL, SLT, Yag Capsulotomy, iStent, Trabeculectomy, etc.)

Knowledge of ophthalmology billing/coding preferred

NextGen experience preferred

In Turn We Will Provide:

Benefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short and

long term disability

Company paid life insurance

Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Paid parking where applicable

Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected

Clear career ladder opportunities

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