Ophthalmic Tech I: Patient-Focused Eye Care Support

Baylor Scott & White Health; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks an Ophthalmic Technician I to join its eye-care team in Texas. The role supports physicians, performs routine eye tests, and assists with minor procedures. Requires a high school diploma or GED and less than 1 year of experience.

You will handle multiple eye-care tasks, maintain patient confidentiality, and use computerized systems for documentation, testing, and education. Training is provided to ensure patient safety and exam efficiency.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Ophthalmic Care modalities, therapies, terminology, medications and equipment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a neat professional appearance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, family of patients, doctors, and patients.
• Requires flexibility to handle multiple ongoing tasks.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA guidelines.
• Basic computer skills, including typing, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and documents the patient's chief complaint, history of present illness, medical history, review of systems, and pertinent ocular findings accurately. Follows compliance guidelines.
• Performs testing including visual acuity measurement, lensometry, pupil function testing, ocular motility, tonometry, and confrontation visual field testing.
• Performs refractometry; manual manifest refraction to draft preliminary glasses prescription.
• Performs various specialty tests ordered by a physician, such as pachymetry, BAT, PAM, and color vision testing.
• Assists with minor surgeries, intraocular injections, and laser treatments. Prepares patients for sterile procedures in exam or treatment rooms.
• Educates patient regarding the administration of medications, and pre and post operative instructions, as directed by physician.
• Handles specimens, biopsies and culture materials safely.
• Administers topical ophthalmic and oral medications at the direction of a physician.
• Opens and closes exam lanes. Ensures equipment is cleaned and disinfected. Makes sure battery-powered instruments are seated properly in recharge wells.

Skills

Ophthalmic care

Patient communication

HIPAA compliance

Equipment handling

Vision testing

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks an Ophthalmic Technician I to join its eye-care team in Texas. The role supports physicians, performs routine eye tests, and assists with minor procedures. Requires a high school diploma or GED and less than 1 year of experience.

You will handle multiple eye-care tasks, maintain patient confidentiality, and use computerized systems for documentation, testing, and education. Training is provided to ensure patient safety and exam efficiency.