Biostatistics, Cataract, Clinical Data, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Glaucoma, Injections, Medical Record System, Medical Writing, Medicine, Multitasking, Ophthalmology, Photography, Schedule Development, Standards of Care, Team Player, Testing, Topography, Typing, Willing to Travel
One of Florida’s premier, multi-location private ophthalmology groups is seeking a skilled and patient-centric Ophthalmic Technician II to join our growing team. In this mid-level role, you will provide advanced clinical support, perform specialized diagnostic testing, and deliver exceptional care across our modern South/Central Florida offices. The ideal candidate brings strong technical proficiency in eye care diagnostics and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced private practice environment dedicated to clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Advanced Patient Workups: Conduct comprehensive preliminary examinations including detailed medical histories, visual acuity, lensometry, applanation tonometry, pupil evaluation, and motility testing.
- Specialized Diagnostic Testing: Perform complex ophthalmic imaging and testing, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Humphrey Visual Fields (HVF), fundus photography, corneal topography, and biometry (IOL Master).
- Clinical & Surgical Assisting: Prepare patients for and assist ophthalmologists with minor in-office surgical procedures, laser treatments, and sterile intravitreal injections.
- Efficient Patient Flow: Manage the clinical schedule dynamically across exam rooms to minimize patient wait times while maintaining a high standard of personalized care.
- Accurate Documentation: Log all clinical data, diagnostic test results, and patient interactions accurately within our electronic health records (EHR) system.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; formal training from an accredited ophthalmic program is a plus.
- Certification: Active Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) designation by IJCAHPO is highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on experience as an Ophthalmic Tech in a private practice or sub-specialty environment (e.g., retina, cornea, glaucoma, or cataracts).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with advanced ophthalmic equipment (Zeiss, Heidelberg, etc.) and EHR software (e.g., Modernizing Medicine/EMA, NextGen).
- Flexibility: Ability to occasionally travel to our nearby sister clinics within the local region as needed.
Requirements
Requirements
- Experience as medical scribe, ophthalmology preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of ophthalmic terminology
- Strong typing and EHR proficiency
- Attention to detail and multitasking skills
- Good communication and teamwork
Benefits
Benefits & Culture
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience, plus performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Financial support and paid time off for continuing education (CE) credits and IJCAHPO certification renewals.
- Uniform/scrub allowance provided.