Ophthalmic Technician jobs in Orlando, FL
Ophthalmic Technician provides technical services to assigned ophthalmic patients and assists ophthalmologists or optometrists in the examination and treatment of eye disorders. Takes patient history, conducts visual acuity screenings, and performs various technical procedures, including refractometry, tonometry, lensometry, and keratometry. Being an Ophthalmic Technician prepares patients for exams and procedures. Operates, maintains, and sanitizes ophthalmic equipment and instruments. Additionally, Ophthalmic Technician may assist physicians in performing minor surgical and laser procedures. May dispense contact lenses. Typically requires an associate degree. May require Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). May require Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT). Typically reports to a manager. Ophthalmic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Ophthalmic Technician
- Ascend Vision Partners
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Maitland, FL
FULL_TIME
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Consider joining Cohn Eye Center, a leading eye care practice in the greater Orlando area. As part of the greater Ascend Vision Partners organization, we continue to grow and offer new, exciting career opportunities.
We are seeking a Full-Time energetic and reliable individual to join our team as an Ophthalmic Technician.The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering important patient medical history; perform visual screening and diagnostic testing prior to the doctor's visit with the patient. The technician will ensure that exam rooms are cleaned between patients, including sanitizing equipment. Assist and facilitate smooth patient flow, along with working with Doctors to coordinate the patient flow.
Here are some of the key responsibilities you'd be responsible for:- Obtains patient history, including chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
- Captures ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity
- Performs essential diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, manual refraction, topography, basic manual lensometry (single vision, multifocal, and progressive lenses), pachymetry, tonometry, OCT, IOL Master, and Humphrey visual field
- Administer topical ophthalmic medication or oral medications under the direction of the Physician
- Administers diagnostic tests
- Assist with in-office procedures ensuring proper informed consent is obtained, set up and clean up room from procedures
- Assists with patient education
- Instructs the patient regarding testing procedures
- Maintains cleanliness and keeps equipment in order within the exam rooms during the workday
- May assist in providing training to other ophthalmic personnel, as assigned
- May function as a scribe for the ophthalmologist
- May assist with laser and ophthalmic procedures
- Perform other tasks as required
- Ability to travel to all office locations and work with any doctor as assigned.
- Participate in duties interdepartmentally as deemed necessary, by the clinical supervisor, office manager, and/or doctor(s).
Requirements:- Minimum of 1-year experience in ophthalmology
- Excellent verbal communication skills. English / Spanish skills a plus
- Solid writing skills including accurate spelling
- Superior Customer / Patient Service. A professional and respectful approach
- Team oriented
- Strong Attention to detail skills
- Solid computer skills
Benefits:- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance, Employer Paid
- Long Term Disability, Employer Paid
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- 2 Days Ago
Ophthalmic Technician
- Ascend Vision Partners
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Winter, FL
FULL_TIME
- Consider joining Advanced Eye Care, a leading eye care practice in Winter Haven. As part of the greater Ascend Vision Partners organization, we continue to grow and offer new, exciting career opportun...
- 10 Days Ago
Ophthalmic Technician
- Ascend Vision Partners
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Apopka, FL
FULL_TIME
- Consider joining Magruder Eye Institute, a leading eye care practice in the greater Orlando area. As part of the greater Ascend Vision Partners organization, we continue to grow and offer new, excitin...
- 11 Days Ago
Ophthalmic Technician
- US Eye
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The Villages, FL
FULL_TIME
- OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN About US EYE: US Eye, is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivale...
- 11 Days Ago
Ophthalmic Technician
- Temp Experts
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Ocoee, FL
FULL_TIME
- TempExperts is hiring for an Ophthalmic Technician to join an amazing team in Ocoee. POSITION SUMMARY: The Ophthalmic Technician begins each patient's eye examination before the physician’s examinatio...
- 15 Days Ago
Ophthalmic Technician
- US Eye
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Tavares, FL
FULL_TIME
- OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN About US EYE: US Eye, is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivale...
- 15 Days Ago
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Orlando, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Orlando, FL
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Ophthalmic Technician
- Sakowitz Eye Center
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Orange City, FL
- Job Description Job Description Seeking a full time Technician to join our busy multi-specialty practice. Must be detail...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Ophthalmic Technician
- Sakowitz Eye Center
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Orange City, FL
- Job Description Job Description Seeking a full time Technician to join our busy multi-specialty practice. Must be detail...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Orlando (/ɔːrˈlændoʊ/) is a city in the U.S. state of Florida and the county seat of Orange County. Located in Central Florida, it is the center of the Orlando metropolitan area, which had a population of 2,509,831, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures released in July 2017. These figures make it the 23rd-largest metropolitan area in the United States, the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States, and the third-largest metropolitan area in Florida. As of 2015, Orlando had an estimated city-proper population of 280,257, making it the 73rd-largest city in the United State...
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Income Estimation for Ophthalmic Technician jobs
$44,911 to $58,099
Orlando, Florida area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
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What does an Ophthalmic Technician do?
Ophthalmic Technician in Pittsburgh, PA
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Ophthalmic Technician in Huntington, NY
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Ophthalmic Technician in York, PA
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