Ophthalmic Technician - Full-time

pDescription/ppAt Florida Eye Specialist and Cataract Institute, a Sight 360 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./ppbr//ppWe’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./ppbr//ppstrongCandidate will be required to participate in an onsite skills assessment. Compensation commensurate with experience and skills./strong/ppRequirements/ppThe Ophthalmic Medical Technician is responsible for collecting and recording ocular and systemic patient histories, visual acuities, BP, IOP, Auto refractions, Manifest Refractions, performing external examinations, and dry-eye testing, as well as disease specific extra testing/ppbr//ppstrongEssential Functions and Responsibilities:/strong/pulliCollecting and recording patient medical history/liliInstructing patients on post-operative care, medication use, contact lens care and exam expectations./liliPerforming visual acuity testing, auto and Manifest Refractions (measurements for the glasses prescription), tonometry (measuring eye pressure) (Goldmann required)/liliMeasuring pupil size and reactivity using PERRLA/liliTesting elements of movement (eye muscle function)/liliPerforming confrontational visual field testing, pachymetry (Corneal thickness measurement)/liliPerforming dry eye testing including Zone Quick and TBUT, Interferometry, brightness acuity testing/liliParticipating in light cleaning of the facility/liliMaintaining a sanitized environment/liliPerforming corneal topography, retinal nerve fiber layer measurements, retinal thickness and topography, fluorescein angiography, B-scan ultrasonography/liliAssisting with contact lens fitting and instructing patients on insertion and removal of contacts./liliPreparing for and assisting with in-office procedures including consenting patients/liliAssisting with Lasers or minor procedures/li/ulpbr//ppstrongQualifications:/strong/pulliRequired: Minimal of one year in Ophthalmology experience/liliPreferred: Certification/li/ulpbr//ppstrongSkills and Abilities:/strong/pulliSuperior interpersonal and communications skills./liliAbility to perform manifest refraction is required/liliAbility to perform Goldmann tonometry is required./liliAbility to effectively multitask/liliAttentive to detail and accuracy./li/ulpstrongBenefits/strong/pulliMedical, Dental, Vision/lili401k (employer match after 12 months of employment)/liliScrub Reimbursement/lili8 Paid Holidays/liliPTO (paid time off) accrues on first paycheck/li/ulpbr//ppbr//p