What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Fite Eye Center (FEC)?
Company Overview:
With over two decades of trusted service in Metro Detroit (Clinton Township and Romeo), Fite Eye Center specializes in personalized medical and surgical eye care including advanced cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and routine exams. Led by Drs. Steven Fite and Benjamin Monson, the practice combines cutting-edge diagnostics with a warm, patient-first approach. Great fit for individuals who value compassion, communication, and excellence in ophthalmic innovation.
Position Summary:
We are now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support a high-volume ophthalmic practice that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services.
Responsibilities:
This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.
Ophthalmic skills include:
- Obtaining and documenting patient history
- Determining visual acuity
- Performing automated refraction
- Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
- Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMRPproviding patient services
- Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
- Pre-operative preparation of patient
- Maintaining equipment and instruments
- 2 to 3 years of ophthalmic or optometric technician experience preferred
- COA preferred
- Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
- Must be flexible with traveling to various locations.
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
- The ability to recognize inconsistencies
Education/Certifications:
- Graduation from an accredited high school
We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k w/ Match
- HSA/FSA
- Telemedicine
- Generous PTO Package
We also offer the following benefits for FREE:
- Employee Discounts and Perks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group Life/AD&D
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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