Certified Ophthalmic Technician - Neurology Group, Orlando

Certified Ophthalmic Technician – Neurology Group, Downtown Orlando

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Position Summary

Department:
Orlando Health Medical Group – Neurology Group
Status:
Full-Time | 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Title:

Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Address of Practice: 32 W. Gore St, Orlando, FL 32806

The Ophthalmic Technician supports the ophthalmologist by performing diagnostic tests permitted within the scope of practice, maintaining patient records, and helping ensure efficient clinical operations. This role combines technical skills, patient interaction, and administrative tasks to assist ophthalmologists and enhance patient care.

All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full‑time and part‑time employees.

Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States. With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women’s health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida.

Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award‑winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100‑year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

• Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Performs tests as delegated by the ophthalmologist and documents appropriately, including lensometry, refractometry, applanation tonometry, basic muscle balance testing, pupil assessment, anterior chamber assessment, confrontation visual fields, and gross external examination.
• Measures and records patients' visual acuity and eye pressure.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures and administers eye medications as directed by the ophthalmologist.
• Prepares examination rooms and ensures all equipment is sterilized and operational.
• Collects patient medical histories and prepares them for the ophthalmologist.
• Educates patients and their caregivers regarding eye care, treatment plans, medication usage, and surgery.
• Manages patient records and ensures accurate data entry into electronic health records.
• Assists in training other ophthalmic team members.
• Assists with patient education as permitted by scope of practice.
• Assists the department with scheduling patient appointments.
• Manages inventory of medical supplies and orders new stock as needed.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols, as well as State and Federal regulations.
• Collaborates with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
• Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self‑motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the Certified Ophthalmic Technician written exam, inclusive of the skills exam.

• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) from the International Joint Commission On Allied Health Personnel In Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) is required.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in ophthalmology is required; additional experience may be required in certain departments.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

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