Ophthalmic Technician 2 - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Full Time (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
Core
Performs clinical testing, patient documentation, and procedural support in an eye care setting.
Role type
Mid-level clinical technician (ophthalmic)
Builds
Patient care services and clinical data
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Visual acuity measurement, visual field testing, intraocular pressure measurement, refraction, contact lens insertion/removal, fundus photography, OCT imaging, slit lamp examination, EMR documentation, IVI preparation, equipment calibration
Preferred skills
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT/COA), BLS certification, experience with virtual care encounters, experience as a preceptor or team lead
Technologies
EMR systems, Digital visual acuity systems, Humphrey visual fields, OCT, Slit Lamp, Lensometer, Phoropter
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive eye exams including visual acuity, refraction, and visual fields; document patient history and test results in EMR; prepare patients for intravitreal injections; operate imaging equipment (OCT, fundus camera); assist with clinical research; train and mentor junior staff; maintain equipment calibration.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC