POSITION SUMMARY
The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technician performs diagnostic tests. This position will be in primarily our Fort Myers location. The ophthalmic assistance needs to support the Mission, Vision and Values of our practice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history.
- Performs diagnostic testing such as, Visual Fields, OCTs, Fundus Photos, OPDs, Lenstar, ERGs, ect.
- Assists with patient education.
- Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of testing rooms during the work day.
- Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
- Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
*Competency Statement(s)
- Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions or work performed. Willing to accept constructive criticism.
- Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task.
- Adaptability – Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace.
- Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills and the spoken word. Ability to write clearly and concisely using good grammar and spelling.
- Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers. Exhibits a cheerful demeanor with the ability to display good-natured tolerance of delay or adversity.
- Essential Job Functions – Ability to perform the Essential Job Functions of this position.
- Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks.
- Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
- Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Reliability – Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
- Team Player – The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
*Bilingual a plus but not necessary.
*Good computer skills. Able to navigate between screens: able to accurately enter data.
Able to type 30-40 words per minute.
Certificates & Licenses
*None required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
