Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic TechnicianCenter For Sight is seeking a motivated and compassionate Ophthalmic Technician to join our team!We welcome experienced technicians to apply, but we are also willing to train a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to build a career in ophthalmology. This is a great opportunity to work alongside a skilled team in a dynamic and patient-focused environment.If you're interested in joining us, we'd love to hear from you!This position may require travel between University Park, Sarasota, Pelican Plaza, and Siesta. This Ophthalmic Technician will work closely with a team to provide world class eye care. He or she will perform patient workups and ophthalmic testing including, but not limited to: history taking, scribing, visual acuity, lensometry, tonometry, motility, visual fields, pupil assessment, manifest refractions, administering anesthetic & dilation drops, and other special tests, as needed. They may also perform various clerical, stocking, and maintenance functions.Essential Job Functions (other duties as required): Participates in delivering patient care effectively as evidenced by company standards and policies. Performs stocking and maintenance functions as evidenced by inventory. Maintains physical environment of exam and procedure rooms as evidenced by company standards and policies. Performs various clerical functions such as, returning patient calls, processing prescriptions, recording patient information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and scanning pertinent information into EMR. Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace as evidenced by company policies and standards. Interacts with patients and visitors courteously as evidenced by company standards and policies. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients and co-workers, demonstrates respect for individual, cultural and social differences. Contributes to the positive atmosphere of the work environment as evidenced by company standards and policies. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Supports the development of other staff. Adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. Follows the principles of the Compliance Program as well as the Code of Conduct. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Competencies:· Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply complex concepts to their daily work.· Ability to develop strong connections with our patients, communicating with warmth and empathy.· Team oriented individual who finds fulfillment in helping and supporting others.· Motivated and resilient individual who is on a path to grow a meaningful medical career within a successful surgical practiceEducation and Experience:· Experience within a professional environment with a strong customer service focus· Previous experience within the medical field (preferred)· High school or equivalent educationPosition Type and Expected Hours of Work:· This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday.· Travel to other locations required: Venice & SarasotaBenefits: 401(K) Company Match Medical and Dental Insurance Vision Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts Pet Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance Continuing Education Paid Time Off US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws