JOB DESCRIPTION

Full Eye Care Facility located in Tamarac, FL looking for an Ophthalmic Technician with at least 2-years experience. Full time, permanent position Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Job descriptions includes:

• Experience working with EMR system.
• Obtains and records accurate patient history, chief complaint and scribes physician findings.
• Work up patients by taking visual acuity, pupil check, ocular pressure and other tests.
• Demonstrates ability to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, Stereo testing, BAT testing, schirmer tests, Amsler grid tests and other tests.
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications.
• Performs lensometry and refraction.
• Perform Diagnostic Tests using Visual Field, OCT, OPD, HRT, Fundus Photos,

Corneal Pachymetry, Corneal Topography, A-Scan, B-Scan, Lensmeter, etc.

• Assist ophthalmologist with laser and other in-office surgical procedures.
• Understands basic ocular pharmacology: names of meds and their uses.
• Schedule patients for surgery.
• Order Contact Lenses.
• Handles Pharmacy Calls.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must have 2-years experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• Must possess excellent computer skills and have EMR experience.
• Must be Bilingual (speak Spanish and English).
• Must have excellent patient service skills and be a team player.
• Communicates with patients directly or via telephone to respond appropriately and professionally to their needs.
• Must be presentable and courteous.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person