Company Overview

Eye Center of North Florida is the most established and trusted eye care practice in the Florida panhandle. From routine vision exams and the detection and treatment of ocular disease to advanced Cataract and LASIK surgeries, our team of physicians and compassionate staff are dedicated to provide excellent patient care. With clinic and optical boutiques in Panama City, Panama City Beach, and Chipley, and a state-of-the art surgery center in Panama City, it is our mission to provide outstanding and compassionate eyecare services to our patients, friends and neighbors in North Florida.

Position Summary

We are actively recruiting for an open position of Ophthalmic Technician at our Affiliate,The Eye Center of North Florida

If you wish to join a growing team with favorable benefits and perks, while contributing to a best in class organization, please apply with your resume.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s visual status by maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient quality eye care. The ophthalmic technician is able to effectively perform appropriate clinical testing by previous form education and or clinical experience which allows an understanding of the theory, principals of eye care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• History taking
• Visual acuity measurement
• Refractometry (measurements for the glasses prescription)
• Tonometry (measure eye pressure)
• Measure pupil size and reactivity
• Test and measure eye muscle function
• Visual field testing
• Corneal thickness measurement
• Corneal curvature measurement
• Corneal topography
• Retinal nerve fiber layer measurement
• Retinal thickness and topography
• Fluorescein angiography
• A and B-scan ultrasonography
• Assist with contact lens fitting, and patient instruction
• Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures
• Surgical assisting

Performed other duties as assigned:

• Accurate clinical judgement
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Obvious enthusiasm and interest in required
• Affable and outgoing personality with professional demeanor
• A true desire to learn
• The ability to communicate effectively to employees and patients
• Ability to make independent, accurate decisions regarding the best use of his/her time
• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
• The ability to recognize inconsistencies in test results
• The ability to seek advice from others when accuracy is uncertain, and findings are inconsistent
• An attitude that reflects a desire to go beyond the minimum required duties
• Understanding that dependent upon need there may be instances where he/she is asked to travel to satellite offices

Qualifications

• Must be flexible with regards to shift ( as hours may vary and are dictated by clinic needs).
• Graduation from an accredited high school
• 3 to 5 years’ experience required
• Ophthalmic and or optometric technician experience preferred
• COA preferred
• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required

Company Benefits

The Eye Center of North Florida offers a competitive benefits package to its employees:

• Medical• Dental• Vision• 401k w/ Match• HSA/FSA• Telemedicine (100% company paid)• EAP (100% company paid)• Group Life/AD&D (100% company paid)• STD (100% company paid)• LTD (100% company paid)• Generous PTO Package• 7.5 Paid Holidays• Flexible Scheduling• Employee Discounts and Perks

The Eye Center of North Florida is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.