Experienced Ophthalmic Assistant
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$42000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | 1030 West Bay Drive Largo, FL 33770 Largo, Florida open_in_new |
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Job description:
Experienced Ophthalmic Technician – Largo, FL
Full-Time & Part-Time | Competitive Benefits
Join Our Growing Ophthalmology Team!
St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute is looking for a skilled Experienced Ophthalmic Technician to join our team in Largo, FL. If you’re passionate about patient care, thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, and want to work with leading ophthalmologists, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
✔ Competitive Pay & Benefits – 401(k) with matching, health insurance, PTO & more
✔ Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills with hands-on training
✔ State-of-the-Art Facility – Work with the latest technology in eye care
✔ Team-Oriented Culture – Supportive staff & collaborative environment
Responsibilities
Patient Care & Diagnostics
- Greet and educate patients on office procedures and tests
- Conduct comprehensive work-ups (3.5 patients per hour)
- Perform and document diagnostic tests, including:
- Visual acuity, manual lensometry, confrontational visual fields
- Applanation tonometry, motility evaluation, pupil function tests
- OCT, corneal topography, visual field testing, A/B-Scan, fluorescein angiography
- Assist with minor surgical procedures & maintain sterile techniques
Patient Flow & Triage
- Manage patient queue to minimize wait times
- Adjust test sequences based on physician needs
- Handle patient inquiries, prescription refills & emergency calls
Equipment & Admin Tasks
- Maintain and troubleshoot ophthalmic instruments
- Ensure exam rooms are fully stocked and prepped
- Assist in clinical supply audits and general administrative duties
What We’re Looking For
✔ Education & Experience
- High school diploma required; some college preferred
- A desire for growth in a successful medical practice
- 3-5 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician (preferred)
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or (COA) certification required
✔ Key Skills
- Strong communication & problem-solving abilities
- Detail-oriented with excellent organization skills
- Nextech experience a plus!
Job Details
Location: Largo, FL – In-person
Job Type: Full-time& Part-Time
Starting Pay: Competitive salary based on experience and ophthalmic certifications (COA, COT, COMT)
Ready to grow your career? Apply today and become part of a trusted name in eye care!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Ophthalmology
Schedule
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
We are very excited about the possibility of your employment with St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute, Inc.
St. Michael's has been providing high-quality ophthalmology physician services to the residents of Pinellas County for over 50 years. St. Michael's is a fully equipped, state-of-the-art medical practice housing some of the most experienced and skilled vision care specialists. St. Michael's four highly trained ophthalmologists have over 100 years in combined experience in performing the most advanced and complete medical/surgical care for the eye.
St. Michael's office is located at 1030 West Bay Drive Largo, Florida. The 12,000 square foot office includes fifteen examination rooms, five testing/procedures rooms, a full-service eye clinic, full-service optical department and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and treatment equipment including optical coherence tomography, ocular/retinal angiography, Excimer laser, retinal thermal laser and YAG and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) lasers.
Located on the same campus as St. Michael's office is the 7,500 square foot AAAHC accredited St. Michael’s Surgery Center which includes three operating rooms and one procedure room. SMS is separately licensed and accredited as a freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center that is 100% dedicated to providing ocular/eye surgery.
St. Michael's Surgery Center is equipped with complex/advanced equipment including two Zeiss Opmi Lumera surgical microscope systems (only University of South Florida has this level of technology in the Tampa Bay area), a Centurion Cataract Vision System (only three in the Tampa Bay area) and an Alcon Constellation Vision System (only three in the Tampa Bay area). St. Michael's Surgery Center complex/advanced ocular/eye equipment and highly trained ocular/eye surgery clinical staff results in St. Michael's Surgery Center providing more complex/advanced ocular/eye surgery than other ASCs in the area including complex cataract surgery, corneal transplants, eye shunt implants, revision of the iris, endoscopic ablation, retinal detachment surgery and vitreous hemorrhage surgery.
St. Michael's has been providing high-quality ophthalmology physician services to the residents of Pinellas County for over 50 years. St. Michael's is a fully equipped, state-of-the-art medical practice housing some of the most experienced and skilled vision care specialists. St. Michael's four highly trained ophthalmologists have over 100 years in combined experience in performing the most advanced and complete medical/surgical care for the eye.
St. Michael's office is located at 1030 West Bay Drive Largo, Florida. The 12,000 square foot office includes fifteen examination rooms, five testing/procedures rooms, a full-service eye clinic, full-service optical department and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and treatment equipment including optical coherence tomography, ocular/retinal angiography, Excimer laser, retinal thermal laser and YAG and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) lasers.
Located on the same campus as St. Michael's office is the 7,500 square foot AAAHC accredited St. Michael’s Surgery Center which includes three operating rooms and one procedure room. SMS is separately licensed and accredited as a freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center that is 100% dedicated to providing ocular/eye surgery.
St. Michael's Surgery Center is equipped with complex/advanced equipment including two Zeiss Opmi Lumera surgical microscope systems (only University of South Florida has this level of technology in the Tampa Bay area), a Centurion Cataract Vision System (only three in the Tampa Bay area) and an Alcon Constellation Vision System (only three in the Tampa Bay area). St. Michael's Surgery Center complex/advanced ocular/eye equipment and highly trained ocular/eye surgery clinical staff results in St. Michael's Surgery Center providing more complex/advanced ocular/eye surgery than other ASCs in the area including complex cataract surgery, corneal transplants, eye shunt implants, revision of the iris, endoscopic ablation, retinal detachment surgery and vitreous hemorrhage surgery.
Company Description
We are very excited about the possibility of your employment with St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute, Inc. \r\n \r\nSt. Michael's has been providing high-quality ophthalmology physician services to the residents of Pinellas County for over 50 years. St. Michael's is a fully equipped, state-of-the-art medical practice housing some of the most experienced and skilled vision care specialists. St. Michael's four highly trained ophthalmologists have over 100 years in combined experience in performing the most advanced and complete medical/surgical care for the eye. \r\n \r\nSt. Michael's office is located at 1030 West Bay Drive Largo, Florida. The 12,000 square foot office includes fifteen examination rooms, five testing/procedures rooms, a full-service eye clinic, full-service optical department and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and treatment equipment including optical coherence tomography, ocular/retinal angiography, Excimer laser, retinal thermal laser and YAG and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) lasers.\r\n \r\nLocated on the same campus as St. Michael's office is the 7,500 square foot AAAHC accredited St. Michael’s Surgery Center which includes three operating rooms and one procedure room. SMS is separately licensed and accredited as a freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center that is 100% dedicated to providing ocular/eye surgery. \r\n \r\nSt. Michael's Surgery Center is equipped with complex/advanced equipment including two Zeiss Opmi Lumera surgical microscope systems (only University of South Florida has this level of technology in the Tampa Bay area), a Centurion Cataract Vision System (only three in the Tampa Bay area) and an Alcon Constellation Vision System (only three in the Tampa Bay area). St. Michael's Surgery Center complex/advanced ocular/eye equipment and highly trained ocular/eye surgery clinical staff results in St. Michael's Surgery Center providing more complex/advanced ocular/eye surgery than other ASCs in the area including complex cataract surgery, corneal transplants, eye shunt implants, revision of the iris, endoscopic ablation, retinal detachment surgery and vitreous hemorrhage surgery.
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