Ophthalmic Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures.
• Passion for patient care and commitment to excellence.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to perform indirect activities, administrative tasks, and other duties that contribute to efficient, high-quality practice operations.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Proficiency in data entry and typing.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Certification is required to administer eye drops.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Gather comprehensive patient information to support accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
• Conduct preliminary examinations, including visual acuity and pupillary response testing.
• Perform diagnostic tests, including OCT, perimetry, and ophthalmic photography.
• Assist ophthalmologists during minor surgeries, laser procedures, and crosslinking.
• Manage patient flow in the clinic and imaging rooms in collaboration with clinical staff.
• Administer eye drops when certified to do so.
• Perform clinical, administrative, and other assigned tasks that support an efficient and high-quality medical practice.