Ophthalmic Technician - Retina Specialist
About The Position
At Florida Eye Specialists, a Sight360 company, we believe sight is our most important sense. It is a priceless gift that goes far beyond how you see the world. Sight is how we move through life, enjoy its wonders and form the memories that define us. That is why we are dedicated to care for our patient’s sight every day. We’ve assembled the most capable and credentialed multidisciplinary teams across every specialty of vision health – ophthalmology, optometry and optical retail services – to deliver a complete, 360-degree approach to vision care. One seamless patient experience. While we do share a single medical record that allows us to collaborate and coordinate care across all locations and providers, more importantly, we share a common belief and set of principles that guide us as we care for our patients. COMPENSATION commensurate with experience. Candidates will be required to participate in an onsite skills assessment prior to offer being made.
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 and/or 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
