Ophthalmic Technician I
About The Position
The Ophthalmic Technician I provides direct patient care by assisting clinicians with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures. This role involves performing job-specific standards such as patient intake, measurement of strabismus, extraocular rotation exam, sensory testing, pupil assessment, visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, color vision testing, and visual field testing. Additionally, the technician provides clinical support by setting up and maintaining examining rooms, equipment, and supplies, escorting patients to examining rooms, and completing school and other miscellaneous forms. The primary goal is to independently provide clinician and clinic support for the Ophthalmology department.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No directly related experience
Nice To Haves
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care by helping the clinician with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures by performing job specific standards including patient intake, measurement of strabismus, extraocular rotation exam, sensory testing, pupil assessment, visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, color vision testing, and visual field testing.
- Provides clinical support with set up and maintain examining room, equipment and supplies, escort patients to examining rooms, complete school and other miscellaneous forms.
- To independently provide clinician and clinic support for the Ophthalmology department.
Benefits
- Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
