Ophthalmic Tech III: Advanced Eye Diagnostics

Scrmc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrmc in Laurel, MS seeks an Ophthalmic Tech III to support physicians in diagnostic testing, examinations, education and patient treatment. You will place patients, perform refractions and assist with surgical scheduling and charting.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, equipment operation (lensometer, Humphrey VF, phoropter, tonopen) and ongoing professional development in ophthalmology. Experience and COA status are valued.

Qualifications

• One year or more clinical experience in ophthalmology, optometry, or health care.
• COA preferred or willingness to become certified with one year of employment.
• Experience obtaining OCTs, fundus photos and visual fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Places patient in the examining room, takes detailed medical history, and determines reason for the day's visit.
• Checks pupils, muscle, visual acuity, extraocular movements, and measures blood pressure where indicated.
• Is responsible for dilating pupils where appropriate.
• Assists with all office procedures including chalazion excision, refractions and tear duct probes.
• Annotates patient charts with exam and treatment results.
• Counsels patients in office and on phone concerning drops, contact lenses, drugs, and surgery questions.

Skills

Clinical testing

Patient care

Refractions

Ophthalmic equipment

Education

One year clinical ophthalmology/health care experience

Tools

Lensometer

Humphrey Visual Field Machine

Phoropter

Tonopen

Job description

Scrmc in Laurel, MS seeks an Ophthalmic Tech III to support physicians in diagnostic testing, examinations, education and patient treatment. You will place patients, perform refractions and assist with surgical scheduling and charting.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, equipment operation (lensometer, Humphrey VF, phoropter, tonopen) and ongoing professional development in ophthalmology. Experience and COA status are valued.