Advanced Ophthalmic Tech III — Eye Clinic Specialist

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks an Ophthalmology Tech III to support physicians in patient care and diagnostic testing. You will gather patient data, perform screening, and assist with eye exams in a busy clinic environment.

Responsibilities include conducting ophthalmic assessments, refractions, tonometry, and assisting with imaging and instruments, while ensuring accurate documentation and patient comfort. This role requires attention to detail and teamwork in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year of closely related clinical experience or training/coursework in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required.
• CPR or obtain CPR certification; ocular anatomy and physiology, basic tonometry, ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs.
• Understands ocular injuries and urgent care.
• Possesses basic ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations.
• Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers necessary information for the physician, initial patient screening works up and assessment and performs certain diagnostic testing.
• Obtains, performs or checks: ocular history, vital signs, visual acuity, neutralize glasses, automated refractions, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, ocular motility, intraocular pressure Humphrey Visual Field.
• Corneal topographies for corneal measurements associated with contact lens fittings, corneal disease or surgical management on the orbscan.
• Uses a pachymeter to measure corneal thickness.
• Possesses basic contact lens knowledge and the ability to insert and remove contacts lenses or teach a patient insertion and removal techniques and contact lens care.
• Performs specialized visual acuity testing including a potential acuity meter (PAM), laser interferometry (LI) and brightness acuity tester (BAT).
• Performs clinical-clerical office duties including scheduling, request forms, printing up results, ordering contact lenses, and related administrative activities deemed necessary by the department.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical experience

Ophthalmic knowledge

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Certification preferred

Job description

The University of Rochester seeks an Ophthalmology Tech III to support physicians in patient care and diagnostic testing. You will gather patient data, perform screening, and assist with eye exams in a busy clinic environment.

Responsibilities include conducting ophthalmic assessments, refractions, tonometry, and assisting with imaging and instruments, while ensuring accurate documentation and patient comfort. This role requires attention to detail and teamwork in a hospital setting.