Ophthalmic Technician
- Kissimmee, FL, United States
$37,000 to $63,000 USD / year
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- $37,000 to $63,000 USD / year
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
My client is looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Technician! This practice is an MD/OD practice with multiple locations. Our ideal candidate is already a certified ophthalmic assistant or technician. Although we are open to speaking with candidates with at least 1 year of Eye Care experience.
Responsibilities:
- Take medical histories and verify information
- Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy
- Inform the ophthalmologist about changes to a patient's visual acuity and other vision issues
- Dilate eyes to prepare patients for their eye exam
- Explain how to properly use eye drops or other medications
- Explain how to properly use contact lenses
- Help with inventory management
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program strongly preferred (COA or COT)
- Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is preferred
- Experience with EMR tools a plus
- Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Excellent comprehensive benefits
- 401(K)
- Significant eye care discounts
- Continuing education allowances
- Career growth and development
- PTO and holidays off
More about this job
Skills
- Evaluate information
- Handle contact lenses
- Inventory management
- EMR
- Microsoft Office