Ophthalmic Technician

Wolfe Eye Clinic; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Wolfe Eye Clinic in Ames, IA, is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician to work closely with ophthalmologists in patient care. The role requires taking patient medical and ocular histories, performing workups, and conducting diagnostic testing with travel as needed. Benefits include health, dental, 401K, and paid time off.

Experience in the ophthalmology field is required; ideal candidates will be skilled in retinoscopy, refraction, A-scan, keratometry, tonometry, OCT and VF testing.

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmic care required.
• Ideal candidates have hands-on skills in common ophthalmic testing and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Taking patient medical and ocular histories.
• Performing patient workups and diagnostic testing.
• Travel within the region for daytime appointments and testing when required.

Skills

Retinoscopy

Manual refraction

Applanation tonometry

A-scan

Keratometry

OCT testing

VF testing

Patient history taking

Job description

Ophthalmic TechnicianAt Wolfe Eye Clinic, we create Better Vision for a Better Life.We have an immediate opening for a full-time experienced Ophthalmic technician.The ophthalmic technicians work closely with ophthalmologists to provide comprehensive care for our patients. Candidates should be ready to work both independently and as a member of a team, accept responsibility for assigned patient care and be able to perform responsibilities in a friendly and efficient manner.Responsibilities include:-Taking patient medical and ocular histories-Performing patient workups-Diagnostic testingExperience is required.Ideal candidates would be skilled in:-Retinoscopy-Manual refraction-Applanation A-scan-Manual keratometry-Tonometry-Performing OCT and VF testingDaytime travel required. When traveling outside your base clinic, travel time and mileage will be reimbursed.If you are interested in being a part of an Eye Care Center of excellence while receiving a competitive wage, and full-time benefits (health, dental, 401K, paid-time-off, etc.) please apply.EOEExperience in the field is required.