Ophthalmic Technician

Eye Health America; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Employee Discount

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Uniform Allowance

Training/Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Eye Health America is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to assist doctors during eye examinations in Anderson, SC. The role involves gathering patient information, performing ocular measurements, and assisting in basic procedures.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with two years of experience preferred. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Active and valid Driver’s License.
• Two years of work experience and/or Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred.
• Adequate training will be provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Gathering medical records and patient information.
• Taking ocular measurements, both anatomical and functional.
• Administering or preparing medications.
• Providing eye care and contact lens information to the patient.
• Maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments.
• Assisting the doctors in basic procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Ocular measurements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eye Health America partners with leading eye care practices across the Southeast, providing the operational, strategic, and administrative support needed to deliver exceptional patient care. Backed by a leadership team with over 100 years of combined experience, we are building a trusted network rooted in quality, growth, and community impact—guided by our purpose of making lives better with personalized eyecare. Clemson Eye, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is a growing, multi‑specialty ophthalmology practice. We are always seeking great people who aren't just searching for a job but looking to make a difference. Under the supervision of the clinical manager, the ophthalmic technician assists doctors in their patients' eye examinations. Duties include performing workups of patients, various vision tests, collecting medical data, monitoring, and maintaining patient flow, scribing, and assisting doctors with various procedures. Overtime may be required. Must be willing to travel to our different clinic locations if needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Gathering medical records and patient information
• Taking ocular measurements, both anatomical and functional
• Administering or preparing medications
• Providing eye care and contact lens information to the patient
• Maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments
• Assisting the doctors in basic procedures

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short‑term Disability, Long‑term Disability, Life Insurance, etc.
• Matching 401(k)
• Employee Discount
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Uniform Allowance
• Training/Advancement opportunities

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active and valid Driver’s License.
• Two years of work experience and/or Ophthalmic Assistant Certification preferred.
• Adequate training will be provided upon hire.