Ophthalmic Specialist - Vision Care & Eyewear Fitting

Air Force; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Air Force is seeking ophthalmic technicians to support eye care for airmen. You will perform visual tests, assist with examinations, and help in administering ophthalmic drops and dressings. You will order and fit military eyewear and assist in surgical prep for procedures.

Training pathways begin with basic military training, followed by technical training at Ft. Sam Houston, TX, with credits toward a degree and progression toward Opthalmic Technician status.

Qualifications

• Perform visual tests and assist the provider in examinations.
• Administer ophthalmic drops and apply ocular dressings.
• Order, fit and dispense military eyewear.
• Assist as an ophthalmic surgical assistant and prep patients.
• Direct budget and manage ophthalmic activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the healthcare provider in examination and treatment by performing visual tests.
• Administer drops/ointments and apply ocular dressings.
• Order, fit and dispense military eyewear.
• Prepare pre- and postoperative patients as ophthalmic assistant.
• Direct budget and manage ophthalmic ophthalmic activities.

Skills

Visual testing

Patient care

Ophthalmic drops

Eyewear fitting

Surgical assisting

Budget management

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

The United States Air Force is seeking ophthalmic technicians to support eye care for airmen. You will perform visual tests, assist with examinations, and help in administering ophthalmic drops and dressings. You will order and fit military eyewear and assist in surgical prep for procedures.

Training pathways begin with basic military training, followed by technical training at Ft. Sam Houston, TX, with credits toward a degree and progression toward Opthalmic Technician status.