Optical Technician

Description : Were looking for an experienced Optical Technician to join our team in Tampa!We offer competitive pay with an opportunity to earn a monthly bonus!At Optics Soho, a Sight360 company, weve 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.Candidates may be subject to an in-person skills assessmentCompensation commensurate with experience.Requirements : The Optical Technician is responsible for collecting and recording ocular and systemic patient histories, visual acuities, BP, IOP, Auto refractions, Manifest Refractions, performing external examinations, and dry-eye testing, as well as disease specific extra testing.Essential Functions and Responsibilities : Collecting and recording patient medical historyInstructing patients on post-operative care, medication use, contact lens care and exam expectations.Performing visual acuity testing, auto and Manifest Refractions (measurements for the glasses prescription), tonometry (measuring eye pressure)Measuring pupil size and reactivityPerforming confrontational visual field testing, pachymetry (Corneal thickness measurement)Performing dry eye testingParticipating in light cleaning of the facilityMaintaining a sanitized environmentPerforming corneal topography, retinal nerve fiber layer measurements, retinal thickness and topography, fluorescein angiography, B-scan ultrasonographyAssisting with contact lens fitting and instructing patients on insertion and removal of contacts.Preparing for and assisting with in-office procedures including consenting patientsTravel : Travel will be required between Optic Soho locations (Tampa / Riverview).Qualifications : Minimum of one year assisting in an Optical practice or as an Optometrist AssistantOphthalmic experience a plusSkills and Abilities : Superior interpersonal and communications skills.Ability to effectively multi-taskAttentive to detail and accuracy.Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision401k and matchPaid Time Off8 Paid HolidaysAnnual Scrub Reimbursement (up to $100)Compensation details : 15-18 Hourly WagePIfc705024b74c-29952-37730776 #True