Ophthalmic Technician

OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN IN KISSIMMEE

Date Posted:

Friday, March 27, 2026 ? Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

Florida , Kissimmee Job Description My client is looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Technician! This practice is an MD/OD practice with multiple locations. Our ideal candidate is already a certified ophthalmic assistant or technician. Although we are open to speaking with candidates with at least 1 year of Eye Care experience.

Responsibilities:

Take medical histories and verify information Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy Inform the ophthalmologist about changes to a patient's visual acuity and other vision issues Dilate eyes to prepare patients for their eye exam Explain how to properly use eye drops or other medications Explain how to properly use contact lenses Help with inventory management

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED certificate Completion of an ophthalmic assistant or technician program strongly preferred (COA or COT) Experience working as an ophthalmic technician or scribe is preferred Experience with EMR tools a plus Proficient with MS Office tools (outlook, excel, word)

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation package Excellent comprehensive benefits 401(K) Significant eye care discounts Continuing education allowances Career growth and development PTO and holidays off All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.