Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technician

Description

At Florida Eye Specialists (a Sight360 company), we believe sight is our most important sense. It is a priceless gift that goes far beyond how you see the world. Sight is how we move through life, enjoy its wonders and form the memories that define us. That is why we are dedicated to care for our patient’s sight every day.

We’ve assembled the most capable and credentialed multidisciplinary teams across every specialty of vision health – ophthalmology, optometry and optical retail services – to deliver a complete, 360-degree approach to vision care. One seamless patient experience. While we do share a single medical record that allows us to collaborate and coordinate care across all locations and providers, more importantly, we share a common belief and set of principles that guide us as we care for our patients.

THIS IS AN IN CLINIC (ONSITE) POSITION.

Requirements

The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Medical Technician is responsible for performing diagnostic testing on patients such as fundus photography, OCTs, color vision testing, pachymetry, visual fields. This position may also be responsible for assisting Ophthalmologists and Optometrists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions as necessary including patient work ups and administering eye medications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for opening and closing diagnostic area, maintaining equipment and rooms in working conditions.
• Performing test based on a physician's orders.
• Perform visual field testing: Humphrey
• Perform OCT testing
• Fundus Photography
• External Photography
• Corneal Topography: Atlas and Pentacam
• Timely, accurately and efficient transferring test results into electronic medical records.
• Update patient records using high level of proficiency within the EMS or other related system.
• Comply with all HIPPA regulations in all interactions with patient information
• Other related duties as assigned

Travel:

• Travel to other locations may be required to support business needs.
• This position is located on the first floor of our Brandon facility.

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year in Optical or Ophthalmology practice required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Superior interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• 8 Paid Holidays
• PTO accrues beginning first day of employment
• Scrub Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance benefits
• 401k (and employer match after 12 months)