St. Lucie Eye Associates·Port St. Lucie, Florida
Assist ophthalmologists and optometrists by gathering ocular health data and performing clinical tests. Responsibilities include medical scribing, recording patient histories, and maintaining exam room cleanliness.
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Lucie Eye Associates (Affiliate Column is locked) Join the team at St.
Lucie Eye Associates, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge eye health services.
For over 75 years, we've proudly served the Treasure Coast with a commitment to excellence and community.
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Lucie Eye is affiliated with EyeSouth Partners' premier network of medical and surgical specialty eye care services.
Responsible for assisting the ophthalmologist and optometrists by gathering data pertaining to the patient’s ocular health status. The ophthalmic technician is proficient in performing appropriate clinical tests, drawing on formal education and/or clinical experience that provide a solid understanding of the theory and principles of eye care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Clinical Reviews patient chart to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. Perform testing ordered by doctor and determined by the type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and/or patient history. Ability to act as a medical scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into electronic medical records. Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity. Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician. Ability to assist with simple in-office procedures ensures proper informed consent is obtained. Assists with patient education. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday. Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands documentation requirements for quality reporting and testing frequency restrictions. Administrative Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering. Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required. Complete work/school excuses and provide patients with medication instructions. Understand and accept responsibility for reporting potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer. Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed. Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum 3 years’ experience as uncertified ophthalmic assistant preferred COA Eligibility preferred Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment. Company Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/ Match HSA/FSA Telemedicine Generous PTO Package We also offer the following benefits for FREE: Employee Discounts and Perks Employee Assistance Program Group Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #IND
Requires a high school diploma and preferably 3 years of experience as an ophthalmic assistant. COA eligibility and experience with Nextech/ICP are strongly preferred.
Market context
In Florida, physician openings are typically shaped by steady demand from large health systems, outpatient groups, and growing patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers often look for strong clinical credentials, current BLS certification, and readiness to work in fast-paced care settings; this posting also notes no prior experience is required, with a preferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential match and prepare examples of patient-care experience before applying.
