Ophthalmic Technician/ Ophthalmic Assistant

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At LCMC Health, we help you lean into your calling by providing the resources you need to do your job as only you can. This begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day— as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience in Optometry/Ophthalmology.

Nice To Haves

• Accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program
• Successful completion of an Ophthalmic Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and technical skills to assess the ophthalmic status of each patient, including emergency procedures and medication administration as appropriate.
• Performs diagnostics, takes history, tests vision, performs specialized ophthalmic testing, dispenses contact lenses and assists physicians.
• Educates patients and documents patient interactions.
• Collects patient medical history, eye measurements and determines intraocular pressure.
• Supports ophthalmologists in the treatment of eye diseases and disorders.
• Prepares and maintains examination equipment and rooms.
• Contributes to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care.
• Manages medication supply, ordering and inventory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED