About this role
Join Capital Health Plan as a full-time Ophthalmic Technician to work alongside knowledgeable professionals and advance your career in ophthalmology! Our Tallahassee, FL, location is hiring a motivated person driven to really help patients.
Just a few perks of joining us:
- Competitive, experience-based pay
- Health coverage and dental insurance
- Health and dependent care spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability
- Major disability time off (MDTO)
- Retirement plan
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee assistance program
- SmartDollar
Ready to level up your career? Read on!
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
The Ophthalmic Technician works with our optometrists to provide high-quality eye care services and maintain an efficient clinical workflow. You'll have a hand in all parts of the patient care, making this a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the clinical, clerical, and customer service aspects of the role!
With a pleasant attitude, you'll help with new patient intake, documenting information, and diagnostic testing. You'll help patients choose the right lenses and train them on properly caring for their contacts. Between patients, you'll restock supplies, organize the exam room, and follow infection control practices to sanitize equipment. You'll make sure to follow HIPAA, clinical standards, and organizational policies in all your activities to maintain our safe, compliant, and quality patient care environment!
WHEN WILL YOU WORK?
Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm , with some flexibility to meet business needs.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
We would prefer that our Ophthalmic Technician have 1 - 3+ months of relevant experience/training in an ophthalmology, optometry, or eye care environment, but it's not required. Contact lens experience (fitting patients, ordering lenses, educating patients on care, etc.) would be beneficial. Experience operating ophthalmic equipment like lensometers, pachymeters, and/or visual field analyzers would be a bonus! The basic requirements are:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to accurately collect and document patient information, medical history, and main complaints
- Ability to perform visual acuity tests, applanation tonometry, and other ophthalmic tests as directed
- Ability to efficiently coordinate patient flow and clinical tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Professional phone, electronic, and in-person communication skills
Our ideal person would also be willing to serve as an apprentice optician to meet staffing needs. Deepen your knowledge in the field and help us help our patients!
WHO ARE WE?
We are a not-for-profit health care organization that has served the panhandle since 1982, delivering high-quality, affordable, and patient-centered care. Our employees are essential to our continued success, and their passion, motivation, and commitment drive our reputation for excellence and member satisfaction.
Whether delivering direct care, supporting patients, or ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission to improve the health of our communities. We are dedicated to fostering a professional, respectful, and inclusive workplace where employees are valued, supported in their growth, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
READY TO START?
CHP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace that values professionalism, integrity, and respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Join us as an Ophthalmic Technician by completing our initial application today!
Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.