Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 24,770 - 54,830; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is hiring for the Ophthalmic Medical Technician position to assist ophthalmologists and perform clinical functions such as eye exams and medication administration. This role involves maintaining ophthalmic instruments, taking ocular measurements, and conducting various tests using specialized equipment. Candidates should possess strong active listening and communication skills. The average salary ranges from $24,770 to $54,830 annually, with job growth predicted at 19.6%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
• Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements.
• Conduct binocular disparity tests.
• Operate ophthalmic equipment like autorefractors.
• Assess refractive conditions of eyes.
• Conduct tonometry tests.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Service Orientation

Social Perceptiveness

Coordination

Reading Comprehension

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

EyeMD EMR

MediPro Medisoft Clinical

NaviNet Open

ezChartWriter

iChartPlus

AcuityPro

Medflow Complete

Job description

Ophthalmic Medical Technician

Job Description: Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, eye medications, and give patients instruction on corrective lenses.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
• Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements.
• Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.
• Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes.
• Assess refractive conditions of eyes, using retinoscopes.
• Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.

Skills & Competencies

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Web browser software
• Email software
• EyeMD EMR
• MediPro Medisoft Clinical
• NaviNet Open
• ezChartWriter
• iChartPlus
• AcuityPro
• Medflow Complete

Related Job Titles

• Ophthalmology Technician
• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician
• Certified Retinal Angiographer
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician with Surgical Assisting
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician‑Surgical Assistant (COT‑SA)

Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 44,500 jobs for Ophthalmic Medical Technician in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 19.6%, which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 8,700 new jobs for Ophthalmic Medical Technician by 2026, with an estimated 4,600 positions per year.

Average Salary

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make between $24,770 and $54,830 a year. Those working in Minnesota, Massachusetts, or District of Columbia make the highest salaries.