Ophthalmic Tech - Retina

At Prado Vision, a Sight360 company, we are building West Central Florida's premier destination for fully-integrated ophthalmology, medical optometry and optical retail services.

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.

That's the Sight360 difference!

The Ophthalmic Technician - Retina is responsible for supporting the Retina Physician by preparing exam room, appropriate equipment, and the patients for the provider's examination by performing and/or recording appropriate diagnostic(s) testing. Duties also include reviewing and recording patient medical history, accurately scribing all patient encounters including consultations and/or discussions with approved family members, referring providers, and or PCP, documenting the patient encounter, and coordinating patient care as directed by the treating provider to allow for proper diagnosis and treatment of patients' conditions. This position requires that more than 50% of the technician's job duties support the Retina team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and recording patient medical history
• Instructing patients on post-operative/procedural care, medication use, and exam expectations.
• Performing visual acuity testing, tonometry (Goldmann required), Measuring pupil size and reactivity using PERRLA, Testing elements of movement (eye muscle function), Performing confrontational visual field testing, assess angles are safely open for dilation
• Proficient with a biomicroscope
• Participating in light cleaning of the facility
• Maintaining a sanitized environment
• Performing retinal thickness mapping and Fundus Photos
• Preparing for and assisting with in-office procedures including consenting patients
• Assist in the efficient movement/flow of patients through the sequence and evaluation
• Scribe for the Retina Physician
• Prepare examination room to provide all needed medications, forms, consents, and educational materials
• Coordinate special testing needs with appropriate staff and surgical needs with surgical counselors
• Create a sterile environment using sterile technique.
• Assist with patient and pharmacy calls.
• Communicate all doctor instructions to patients and/or other doctors' offices as directed: fax reports, letters, post op visits, etc., to referring doctors.
• Assist other clinic personnel as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Position reports to Ophthalmic Technician Lead

Position/Type/ Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position and core hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel:

Some travel maybe required based on business needs. (10% - 25%)

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimal of one year in Ophthalmology
• Must be bi-lingual (English/ Spanish)

Preferred:

• Certification
• Certification through JCAHPO
• Associates Degree – preferred
• Experience in working with a Retina Physician

Skills and Abilities:

• Superior interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to perform Goldmann tonometry is required.
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• PTO (begins to accrue from first day of employment)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Scrub Reimbursement Program
• COA/COT Certification and Recertification reimbursement

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