Certified Ophthalmic Technician -TCP Westwood

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Technician to provide vital technical support for pediatric patients. In this full-time role, you will assist ophthalmologists in diagnosing and treating vision conditions while educating families on care and compliance. Join a leading pediatric care network dedicated to high-quality, accessible healthcare.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of experience in an ophthalmology or optometry office.
• Required licenses: COA, COT, or OPTMTRST.
• Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating vision conditions.
• Document patient interactions and perform various eye assessments.
• Help patients understand vision conditions and ensure compliance with treatment.

Skills

Knowledge of ophthalmic technology

Ability to obtain medical history

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Certified Ophthalmic Technician - TCP Westwood

Talent Area: Clinical Support

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Shift: Days

Job ID: 417803

We are seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Technician for TCP Westwood to provide ophthalmic technical support in the patient care area. The role involves conducting tests and procedures to assist ophthalmologists in diagnosing and treating eye and vision conditions, tailored to patients aged 0 to 18 years and adults as necessary.

Key qualifications include:

• Knowledge of ophthalmic technology, equipment, supplies, and terminology
• Ability to obtain medical history and perform technical eye exams

Minimum qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in an ophthalmology or optometry office

Required licenses:

• COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (JCAHPO), or
• COT - Certified Ophthalmic Technician (JCAHPO), or
• OPTMTRST - Licensed Optometrist (Texas Optometry Board)

Note: All successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing to ensure workplace safety.

Specific duties include:

• Helping patients and families understand vision conditions and ensuring compliance with treatment
• Performing maintenance on ophthalmic instruments
• Obtaining comprehensive ophthalmic histories
• Participating in quality improvement activities and team meetings
• Assisting in examining ROP infants in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Coordinating appointments and tracking patient compliance
• Documenting patient interactions and performing various eye assessments on children and adults

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s Pediatrics is the largest primary pediatric care network in the nation, with over 200 physicians across more than 50 locations in Houston. We are committed to providing high-quality, accessible pediatric care, especially for underserved populations. Join our team of over 14,000 dedicated professionals by visiting texaschildrenspeople.org. We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion in our workforce.