Eye Care Diagnostics Technician - Patient-Focused & Precise

Express Healthcare Staffing Portland (and Surrounding); Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Healthcare Staffing Portland is seeking a friendly ophthalmic assistant to welcome patients, collect histories, perform basic pre-testing, and support the optometrist throughout exams.

You will document in the EMR, explain testing steps, maintain stocked exam rooms, and ensure HIPAA and infection-control standards are followed. A current BLS/CPR and immunizations are required.

Qualifications

• Immunization record: MMR, Varicella, TDaP, Hep B, and current flu vaccine.
• Current TB test: Quantiferon blood test.
• Current BLS/CPR (hands-on certification).

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet patients and prepare them for eye exams.
• Capture and document complete medical and ocular histories.
• Perform pre-testing and diagnostics: visual acuity, tonometry, auto-refraction, and additional tests as directed.
• Support advanced diagnostics, including visual field testing, OCT, and fundus photography, as trained.
• Room patients and assist the optometrist during procedures.
• Enter and update data in the EMR with precision.
• Explain testing steps and address routine questions in a professional, caring manner.
• Provide contact lens instruction, including insertion and removal (I&R) and patient education, when applicable.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked testing and exam areas.
• Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and office safety standards.
• Assist with scheduling, patient flow, and general administrative support as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with the optometrist, clinical colleagues, and front office staff.
• Deliver outstanding customer service while safeguarding patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Patient greeting

EMR documentation

Medical history taking

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Team collaboration

Infection control

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Express Healthcare Staffing Portland is seeking a friendly ophthalmic assistant to welcome patients, collect histories, perform basic pre-testing, and support the optometrist throughout exams.

You will document in the EMR, explain testing steps, maintain stocked exam rooms, and ensure HIPAA and infection-control standards are followed. A current BLS/CPR and immunizations are required.