Ophthalmic Technician

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Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician
Job ID: 2660879277
Employer: Collins Vision
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Provider Category: Clinical Technicians
Provider Type: Ophthalmic Technician
Specialty: Ophthalmology
New Grads OK? No
Description

Be a part of the fastest growing Ophthalmology Practice in Southwest Florida. Discover your next career opportunity at Collins Vision!
As part of our team, you will work in an exciting, fast-paced environment that values positive, motivated, compassionate, forward-thinking people. You will be part of a culture that demands hard work — and rewards it with highly competitive benefits as well as personal and professional growth opportunities. Experienced candidates or new graduates are welcome to apply.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. High School Degree
2. At least one year experience as an Ophthalmic Technician; COA is a plus
3. Experience with using an EMR system; Modernizing Medicine/EMA is a plus

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Passionate desire to be a part of a growing organization and contribute to the overall success of the team
2. Demonstrate advanced comprehension of the role of an Ophthalmic Assistant in a medical practice
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team member
4. Empathetic personality with concern for patients’ needs
5. Strong organization with attention to detail
6. Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive work ups in an efficient manner
7. Scribing skills and experience is a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed, and how the patient will be affected during the tests
2. Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications
3. Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks including: Visual acuity, Confrontational Visual Fields, Stereo Testing, Evaluation of Motility, Pupillary Function, Color Plates, Applanation Tonometry, Refractometry, Angle Assessment, Optic Nerve; Pachymetry; Corneal Topography, testing specific to physician needs

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU:
• Competitive compensation and ability to advance career within a growing organization
• Employer-Contributed Health Insurance with multiple plans to select from depending on individual needs
• Access to supplemental insurance including disability and life insurance through convenient payroll deductions.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with employer matching
• PTO accrual that accelerates with tenure
• Ongoing training and Continuing Education Opportunities paid by employer
• Employee Discounts on services and products including LASIK, sunglasses, and eyeglasses
• Regular internal and external team-building opportunities