Ophthalmic Technician

Wolfeeyeclinic; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Wolfe Eye Clinic is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join a multi-sub-specialty team across Iowa. Responsibilities include documenting patient histories, performing workups, and conducting diagnostic tests such as retinoscopy, refraction, keratometry, tonometry, and OCT/visual fields.

Ideal candidates have ophthalmic experience and can work independently within a team, with travel between clinics required and mileage reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Ophthalmic experience is required.
• Experience in the field is required.

Responsibilities

• Document patients’ medical and ocular histories in the electronic medical record.
• Perform patient workups.
• Complete diagnostic testing, such as retinoscopy, manual refraction, applanation A-scan, keratometry, tonometry, OCTs, and visual fields.
• Provide patient education according to physician instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Tools

Manual Refraction

Applanation A-scan

Manual Keratometry

Tonometry

Visual Fields

Retinoscopy

OCT

Fluorescein Angiography

Fundus Photography

Optic Nerve Photography

Corneal Topography

Slit Lamp Photography

B-scans

Job description

# Ophthalmic TechnicianHot JobIowa - IA## OverviewPosition TypeFull or Part-TimeCategoryHealth Care## Description**Ophthalmic Technician*****In medical practice since 1919, Wolfe Eye Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic providing medical and surgical vision care services throughout Iowa. At Wolfe Eye clinic, we create Better Vision for a Better Life.******Due to continued growth and success, Wolfe Eye Clinic has exciting career opportunities for Experienced Ophthalmic Technicians throughout the state of Iowa. We are a progressive, Iowa-based multi sub-specialty ophthalmology group with ten main locations, ten family vision centers, a surgery center, and several outreach sites. We are looking for passionate, energetic, and patient focused individuals to join our team.*****Duties and Responsibilities:*** Document patients’ medical and ocular histories in the electronic medical record.* Perform patient workups.* Complete diagnostic testing, such as retinoscopy, manual refraction, applanation A-scan, keratometry, tonometry, OCTs, and visual fields.* Provide patient education according to physician instructions.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Knowledge and Qualifications:*** **Ophthalmic experience is required.*** Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.* Experience providing excellent patient care.* Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and communicate concerns regarding the results of diagnostic testing.**Ideal candidates would be skilled in:*** Manual Refraction* Applanation A-scan* Manual Keratometry* Tonometry* Visual Fields* Retinoscopy* Optical coherence Tomography (OCT)* Fluorescein Angiography* Fundus and optic nerve photography* Corneal Topography* Slit Lamp Photography* B-scans**Daytime travel required. When traveling outside your base clinic, travel time and mileage will be reimbursed.*****If you are interested in being part of a quality-driven organization, while receiving a competitive wage and excellent benefits (health, dental, 401k, paid time off, etc.) please apply.******EOE***## Qualifications**Experience in the field is required.**