Ophthalmic Technician - Refractive
About The Position
Shape the Future of Vision Care At Northwest Eyes, a nationally recognized leader in ophthalmic medical and surgical care, we’re growing our Refractive Services team—and we’re looking for a skilled Ophthalmic Technician who’s passionate about advanced eye care. If you thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and enjoy working alongside top surgeons on LASIK and premium IOL procedures, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level Work with cutting-edge refractive and surgical technology Play a key role in LASIK and premium IOL evaluations Collaborate directly with experienced surgeons and providers Access clear pathways for certification and career advancement Be part of a supportive, team-first culture Make a real impact on patients’ vision and quality of life As a valued member of our refractive team, you will: Perform comprehensive refractive workups and advanced diagnostics Collect detailed medical and ocular histories Accurately document findings, assessments, and treatment plans Educate patients on procedures and set clear expectations Assist with in-office procedures and surgical preparation Administer ophthalmic medications per protocol Support contact lens evaluations and training (insertion/removal) Maintain efficient clinic flow and deliver an exceptional patient experience Triage patient calls and ensure proper equipment sterilization Uphold HIPAA and professional standards at all times
Requirements
- Experience with the following is preferred: Auto Refractor, Retinoscope, Phoropter, Slit Lamp Pentacam / Corneal Topography WaveScan IOLMaster / Lenstar Humphrey Visual Field Pachymetry & Tonometry Zeiss & Heidelberg OCT Stereopsis, Worth 4-Dot, Van Herick, and EOM testing
- 1+ year of ophthalmic technician or assistant experience preferred
- Refractive or surgical ophthalmology experience strongly preferred
- COA or COT certification is a plus
- Strong communication and multitasking skills
- Detail-oriented with a patient-first mindset
- Comfortable using EMR systems and standard computer software
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive refractive workups and advanced diagnostics
- Collect detailed medical and ocular histories
- Accurately document findings, assessments, and treatment plans
- Educate patients on procedures and set clear expectations
- Assist with in-office procedures and surgical preparation
- Administer ophthalmic medications per protocol
- Support contact lens evaluations and training (insertion/removal)
- Maintain efficient clinic flow and deliver an exceptional patient experience
- Triage patient calls and ensure proper equipment sterilization
- Uphold HIPAA and professional standards at all times
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance
- Robust ancillary benefits
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
