Ophthalmic Technician
Company: CLEAR SIGHT PARTNERS, LLC
Location: Brandon
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
At Florida Eye Specialist and Cataract Institute, a Sight360
company, we are building the region's premier destination for
comprehensive vision care. We are a team of over 400 optometrists,
ophthalmologists, surgeons, opticians, and eye care professionals
serving more than 200,000 patients across 25 different locations in
the Greater Tampa Bay area. From routine eye exams and optical
retail, to medical optometry, ophthalmology, and surgical
procedures, our patients experience end-to-end personalized care
and service.The 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 testingEssential Functions and
Responsibilities:Collecting and recording patient medical
historyInstructing patients on post-operative care, medication use,
contact lens care and exam expectations.Performing visual acuity
testing, auto and Manifest Refractions (measurements for the
glasses prescription), tonometry (measuring eye pressure) (Goldmann
required)Measuring pupil size and reactivity using PERRLATesting
elements of movement (eye muscle function)Performing
confrontational visual field testing, pachymetry (Corneal thickness
measurement)Performing dry eye testing including Zone Quick and
TBUT, Interferometry, brightness acuity testingParticipating in
light cleaning of the facilityMaintaining a sanitized
environmentPerforming corneal topography, retinal nerve fiber layer
measurements, retinal thickness and topography, fluorescein
angiography, B-scan ultrasonographyAssisting with contact lens
fitting and instructing patients on insertion and removal of
contacts.Preparing for and assisting with in-office procedures
including consenting patientsAssisting with Lasers or minor
proceduresWorking Conditions and Environmental/Physical
Demands:Standing/walking 95% of the day to perform the essential
job duties.Full body rotation (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting,
etc.)Ability to lift at least 20lbs.Communicating with others to
exchange information.Repeating motions that may include the wrists,
hands and/or fingers.No adverse environmental conditions
expected.Qualifications:Required:Minimal of one year in
OphthalmologyPreferred:CertificationCertification through
JCAHPOAssociates Degree - preferredSkills and Abilities:Superior
interpersonal and communications skills.Ability to perform manifest
refraction is requiredAbility to perform Goldmann tonometry is
required.Ability to effectively multitaskAttentive to detail and
accuracy.Benefits:Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrues immediately upon
hire8 Paid HolidaysScrub Reimbursement ProgramMedical, Dental,
Vision InsuranceEmployee Recognition
ProgramsPIf342d8ba8cfa-25660-34141099
Keywords: CLEAR SIGHT PARTNERS, LLC, Brandon , Ophthalmic Technician, Professions , Brandon, Florida
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