Start Your Future in Healthcare – Round Rock Ophthalmic Technician Opportunity

Austin Retina Associates•Round Rock, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Retina Associates is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to support patients and physicians at its Round Rock location. No previous ophthalmic experience is required; the organization provides training. The position is an opportunity to enter the medical field and develop a long-term healthcare career. The technician helps patient care move smoothly by offering compassionate support throughout each visit, performing clinical testing, documenting information, preparing exam rooms, and assisting physicians. The role involves close work with physicians and teammates, communication with patients, and hands-on learning about ophthalmic care and clinical systems. Travel between clinics may be required, and company transportation is available. Some days may involve early starts, later hours, travel between clinics, or shared driving responsibilities. The schedule varies by assigned location, responsibilities, and/or physician. Work is primarily Monday through Friday, with very occasional weekend days. The role is hourly and FLSA non-exempt, and eligible for overtime.

Requirements

Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
Valid Texas driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to stand for up to six hours per day, sit and walk regularly, communicate, talk and hear in person and by telephone, handle and manipulate objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to regularly stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities including viewing multiple computer screens, close and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to view images and operate computer devices constantly.

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Gather patients' medical histories.
Perform vision testing.
Complete imaging and other diagnostic testing.
Prepare exam rooms.
Document clinical information.
Assist physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Listen to patient concerns and help patients feel comfortable and cared for.
Communicate with patients and work closely with physicians and teammates.
Travel between clinics when needed; shared driving responsibilities may be included.