Ophthalmic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Ophthalmic Technician Job Posting Panama City, Florida

Overview: Southern Vitreoretinal Associates (SVA) is looking for a Medical Assistant/Technician to join our Panama City, Florida location. SVA is an Ophthalmology practice that specializes in retina care. We have six offices and six physicians. Experience is preferred, but not required.

Key Duties:

• Effectively communicate with patients and physicians
• Obtain medical History, visual acuity, ocular pressure, and EOM. Progression to photography, ocular procedure assisting and medical scribing
• Updating patient charts with accuracy
• Maintain knowledge of operations required for clinical equipment and drugs

Key Qualifications:

• No experience or degree necessary! We are willing to train those who are willing to learn.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dealing with Difficult Patient Situations: Handle challenging patient interactions with empathy, professionalism, and patience, ensuring their needs are met while maintaining organizational protocols.
• Learning Opportunities: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

Working Environment:

• Must be able to lift 15- 20 lbs
• Prolonged periods of standing and working on computers
• Scrubs required for uniform
• Travel to satellite offices. Currently this requires travel two times per month to our Marianna, Florida location. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Pay for travel time and mileage
• Work hours are Monday through Friday, typically 7:00am – 5:00pm with partial days on Friday.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Limited evenings or weekend hours
• Bereavement leave and jury duty pay

Great Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a generous employer-paid portion
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term or long-term disability (based on position)
• Access to supplemental benefits such as accident and critical illness coverage

Perks That Matter

• Scrubs allowance
• Employer-matched 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when applicable

Training & Growth

• Ideal role for experienced schedulers or surgical coordinators looking to grow in healthcare
• Medical Assistant or Ophthalmic Technician experience preferred but not required

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you’re dependable, compassionate, and excited to be part of a team that truly cares about its patients—and each other—we’d love to meet you. Your attention to detail and ability to ensure medical documentation and clearances are complete and accurate will make a real impact on patient care.

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by law.

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify Human Resources.

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.