Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Patient Care & Eye Tests

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support daily patient care and streamline pod activities. The role requires strong knowledge of ophthalmic practice, instrumentation care, and safety awareness to protect patients and staff.

Responsibilities include assisting the physician, performing tests (visual acuity, refraction, OCT, pachymetry), collecting history, and maintaining efficient throughput while delivering high-quality patient education.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an ophthalmology clinic setting.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during patient care and ophthalmic testing.
• Perform eye tests and collect patient history.
• Maintain safe and efficient workflow on the clinic floor.
• Adhere to physician protocols and competency frameworks.

Skills

Ophthalmic anatomy

Communication skills

Medical instrumentation

Scribing for physician

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support daily patient care and streamline pod activities. The role requires strong knowledge of ophthalmic practice, instrumentation care, and safety awareness to protect patients and staff.

Responsibilities include assisting the physician, performing tests (visual acuity, refraction, OCT, pachymetry), collecting history, and maintaining efficient throughput while delivering high-quality patient education.